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R7 VVT

2009 Lexus RX450H

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

176,245 mi
Last recorded176,245 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 VVT
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 176,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 171,515 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 166,956 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 163,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 153,836 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 148,234 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 144,670 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 132,172 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 132,172 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 117,925 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 117,925 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 103,308 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 88,878 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 72,348 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,156 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 54,153 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

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

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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R7 VVT is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R7 VVT, 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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R7 VVT is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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