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RK59 RTZ

2009 Lexus RX450H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,813 mi
Last recorded168,813 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 RTZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 168,813 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 168,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 161,270 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 161,266 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative head lamp self leveling device linkage broken [rear] (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 150,463 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 150,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 139,355 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 139,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 129,258 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes badly perished

Pass 9 Sep 2020 119,958 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 119,958 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 110,531 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 99,859 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 90,012 miles

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 90,012 miles

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 78,551 miles

Centre Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,963 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 66,963 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,738 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 43,216 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 32,973 miles

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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RK59 RTZ is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK59 RTZ, 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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What year was RK59 RTZ registered?

RK59 RTZ is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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