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MJ09 OBS

2009 Lexus RX450H

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,061 mi
Last recorded163,061 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 OBS
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 163,061 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 148,823 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 133,451 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 116,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 116,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges of tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 102,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 94,341 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edges, 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 94,037 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edges 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights lens's slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 89,634 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 84,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 84,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 79,252 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 75,728 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 68,543 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Slight edge wear on front tyres.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 59,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,857 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 37,070 miles

front and rear tyres worn low

road teste carried out for brakes

tested wet

trims fitted to outersills

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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MJ09 OBS is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MJ09 OBS, 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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MJ09 OBS is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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