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RO09 YLC

2009 Lexus RX400H

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,835 mi
Last recorded186,835 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX400H79,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 YLC
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 186,835 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 186,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 177,755 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge / tyre size 225/55R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 177,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge / tyre size 225/55R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 162,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 149,238 miles

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

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

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

Towbar accident damaged/distorted, would advise bumper removal for full inspection before further use.

Fail 15 Mar 2023 149,238 miles

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

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Towbar accident damaged/distorted, would advise bumper removal for full inspection before further use.

Pass 21 Mar 2022 138,143 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 127,155 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 120,109 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 111,787 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2018 104,126 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 92,571 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 83,097 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 23 Mar 2015 72,104 miles

Exhaust system has surface corrosion upon it

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 60,478 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,029 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 37,791 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX400H?

Based on 166,693 MOT tests across 9,581 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
6,972
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
9,581
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,334
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,103
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,023
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 992
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RO09 YLC is a 2009 Lexus RX400H in Blue with a 3,300cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Lexus RX400H models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 79,721 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 RX400H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO09 YLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX400H typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus RX400H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RO09 YLC registered?

RO09 YLC is a 2009 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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