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LS59 ALU

2009 Lexus RX450H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,007 mi
Last recorded168,007 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 ALU
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 168,007 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 167,992 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 155,581 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play no roughness (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play no roughness (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 155,573 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play no roughness (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play no roughness (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 143,911 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 143,900 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure Bumper adrift (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Low tred and showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 133,936 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 126,293 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 126,293 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 116,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper roughness in top strut top bearing

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 116,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper roughness in top strut top bearing

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 116,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Inner Worn on inner edge but not excessive

Offside Front Inner Worn on inner edge but not excessive

Pass 10 Oct 2017 103,397 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 103,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 93,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight creak from steering column area no visible play or cause

Pass 9 Oct 2015 78,215 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 54,382 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 30,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 30,684 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 23,222 miles

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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LS59 ALU is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LS59 ALU, 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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LS59 ALU is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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