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HY59 VRW

2009 Lexus RX450H

Black Electric 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,221 mi
Last recorded144,221 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 VRW
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 144,221 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under car is slightly rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2024 134,832 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 127,087 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 109,864 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 95,869 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 95,499 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 92,371 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 89,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 89,663 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 84,538 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 79,772 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 79,772 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 70,865 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 70,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,158 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 45,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 22,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking Brake Very Noisey In Operation

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2012 22,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking Brake Very Noisey In Operation

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Lexus RX450H?

Based on 114,223 MOT tests across 8,014 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
6,746
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 999
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 759
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 585
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 497
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HY59 VRW is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 82,388 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus RX450H fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 999 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY59 VRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus RX450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HY59 VRW registered?

HY59 VRW is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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