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R12 RTL

2009 Lexus RX350

Blue Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,194 mi
Last recorded141,194 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX35073,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 RTL
MakeLexus
ModelRX350
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 141,194 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 134,928 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 134,317 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake Back Plate Corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under Side Corroded In Places

Pass 4 Jan 2024 126,513 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded in places

Pass 4 Jan 2023 118,742 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 111,616 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 103,960 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 99,054 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 88,443 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 79,137 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 69,143 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 58,980 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust coroding

Pass 27 Jan 2014 37,208 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,516 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 21,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

front no; plate cracked

How Reliable is the Lexus RX350?

Based on 23,742 MOT tests across 1,651 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
6,208
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 431
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 202
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 154
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 145
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R12 RTL is a 2009 Lexus RX350 in Blue with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Lexus RX350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 73,310 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX350 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 431 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R12 RTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX350 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus RX350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R12 RTL registered?

R12 RTL is a 2009 Lexus RX350, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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