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R3 ASW

2009 Lexus RX450H

Silver Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,899 mi
Last recorded132,899 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 ASW
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 132,899 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to fuel filler neck pipes

corrosion to suspension parts

Pass 29 Jan 2024 124,606 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake backing plates corroded

corrosion to fuel filler neck pipes

corrosion to suspension parts

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 25 Jan 2024 124,605 miles

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

corrosion to fuel filler neck pipes

corrosion to suspension parts

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake backing plates corroded

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2023 122,263 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 117,463 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 117,446 miles

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

Central exhaust heatshield loose but not likely to become detached

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 109,463 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 104,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 104,466 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction large sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 94,800 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 87,894 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 87,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 76,044 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 76,044 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,316 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 44,558 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 33,280 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 23,639 miles

both front tyres nearly smooth on inner edges

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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R3 ASW is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Silver with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R3 ASW, 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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R3 ASW is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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