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PB08 LEX

2009 Lexus RX450H

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,776 mi
Last recorded135,776 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB08 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 135,776 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

under-sealed in places underneath vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2024 131,985 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 128,451 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 123,670 miles

under vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2021 116,464 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 112,536 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 112,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2019 107,407 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 99,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush starting to pull away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush starting to pull away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 89,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 89,249 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 76,878 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,859 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 53,943 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 53,943 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 40,431 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 28,847 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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PB08 LEX is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Red with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 PB08 LEX, 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 PB08 LEX registered?

PB08 LEX is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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The MOT history for PB08 LEX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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