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LC09 VJA

2009 Lexus RX400H

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,107 mi
Last recorded116,107 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX400H79,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 VJA
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 116,107 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inners weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit (4.1.4 (b))

both rear shock dust boots split

Fail 20 Aug 2025 116,107 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inners weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit (4.1.4 (b))

both rear shock dust boots split

Pass 20 Aug 2024 109,009 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 102,473 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 100,276 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 95,188 miles

Front Registration plate damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

head light washer not working

Pass 7 Jun 2018 90,532 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 83,128 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 83,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Offside drop link gaitor perished

Pass 31 May 2016 76,790 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs slight lip

handbrake pedal travel long

Fail 12 May 2016 76,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bike rack removed in order to open tailgate

front brake discs lipped

item removed from drivers view prior to test

n/s wiper poor

n/s/r tyre feathering outer edge

o/s wiper split

o/s/r tyre wearing edges/cracked

Pass 26 May 2015 69,128 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,235 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 46,843 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 34,080 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX400H?

Based on 166,693 MOT tests across 9,581 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
6,972
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
9,581
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,334
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,103
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,023
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 992
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LC09 VJA is a 2009 Lexus RX400H in Black with a 3,311cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Lexus RX400H models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 79,721 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 RX400H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC09 VJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX400H typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus RX400H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC09 VJA is a 2009 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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