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RO09 NVU

2009 Lexus RX350

Black Other 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

218,430 mi
Last recorded218,430 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX35073,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 NVU
MakeLexus
ModelRX350
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 218,430 miles

A limited inspection on both outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Both headlamp lens cloudy

Both the rear jacking points on sills are damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 218,430 miles

A limited inspection on both outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Both headlamp lens cloudy

Both the rear jacking points on sills are damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 211,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Mar 2023 202,969 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 23 Mar 2023 202,969 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick friction pad broken away front pad backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Mar 2022 191,156 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 191,155 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 31 Mar 2021 170,863 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both nearside and offside slightly deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn and overall condition wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Jun 2020 161,764 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Mar 2019 141,534 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 13 Mar 2019 141,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Apr 2018 123,556 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Mar 2017 104,335 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,533 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Mar 2015 75,947 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,474 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,418 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,057 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 Mar 2012 35,038 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX350?

Based on 23,742 MOT tests across 1,651 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
6,208
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 431
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 202
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 154
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 145
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RO09 NVU is a 2009 Lexus RX350 in Black with a 3,456cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Lexus RX350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 73,310 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 RX350 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 431 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO09 NVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX350 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus RX350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RO09 NVU is a 2009 Lexus RX350, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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