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R27 ACM

2009 Lexus RX450H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,706 mi
Last recorded156,706 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 ACM
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 156,706 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 149,325 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 141,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 141,610 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 133,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Fail 23 Jan 2023 133,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 24 Jan 2022 126,073 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 119,842 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 114,778 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 109,241 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))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 102,146 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 83,218 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 57,266 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,266 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,396 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,162 miles

both rear tyres smooth on edges.

front brake discs corroded inner faces.

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 29 Apr 2013 35,162 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres smooth on edges.

front brake discs corroded inner faces.

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspect offside rear Tyre May Have Been Ran Flat Also Splits In Tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2012 28,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspect offside rear Tyre May Have Been Ran Flat Also Splits In Tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R27 ACM is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Silver with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R27 ACM, 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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R27 ACM is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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