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NU59 SXT

2009 Lexus RX450H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

194,498 mi
Last recorded194,498 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 SXT
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 194,498 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 180,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 167,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 167,294 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 165,119 miles

Central 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))

Parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Feb 2021 137,001 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 100,842 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 76,000 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 73,230 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 66,744 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 66,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 61,184 miles

engine & under trays

items removed prior to test

Pass 13 Mar 2015 55,160 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,333 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking and side walls scuffed, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Nearside rear tyre valve cracking

Offside front tyre worn on edges, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Offside rear tyre tread and side walls cracking, no cords/ply visible at time of test

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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NU59 SXT is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NU59 SXT, 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 NU59 SXT registered?

NU59 SXT is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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