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RJ09 SVY

2009 Lexus RX450H

Silver Electric 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,787 mi
Last recorded172,787 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 SVY
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 172,787 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn and starting to split

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished and worn

Front and rear bumpers damaged

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

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge advise replacement

Parking brake travel

Rear brake discs heavily worn and corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2025 172,787 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn and starting to split

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished and worn

Front and rear bumpers damaged

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

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge advise replacement

Parking brake travel

Rear brake discs heavily worn and corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 163,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 157,036 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 157,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 151,188 miles

Front bumper slightly insecure

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

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 STRONG ASDVISORY on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 142,382 miles

Central Front Front bumper is slightly adrift at each end, but still secure

Central Lower Fuel tank cover is damaged

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, inner bush splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitting on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, inner bush splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 133,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISORY (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front bumper slightly insecure

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 121,266 miles

Front bumper not fully secure

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertray not fully secure at fuel tank (tray damaged incomplete) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 121,266 miles

Front bumper not fully secure

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Undertray not fully secure at fuel tank (tray damaged incomplete) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 106,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 106,815 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 89,501 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 68,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres becoming low

Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,435 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,186 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 30,510 miles

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

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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RJ09 SVY is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Silver with a 3,456cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RJ09 SVY, 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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RJ09 SVY is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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