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RS09 AML

2009 Lexus LS460

Black Petrol 4608cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,618 mi
Last recorded123,618 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus LS46068,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS09 AML
MakeLexus
ModelLS460
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,608cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 123,618 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 119,790 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 119,787 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 117,737 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 117,737 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 115,520 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 115,519 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 100,249 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 91,077 miles

Coolant leak ()

engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2018 82,151 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 82,151 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 60,044 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 47,291 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 47,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 42,041 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 37,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 37,991 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,712 miles

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

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

both rear tyers wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2012 24,108 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS460?

Based on 6,784 MOT tests across 513 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
5,144
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
513
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 69
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 55
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
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RS09 AML is a 2009 Lexus LS460 in Black with a 4,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Lexus LS460 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 68,648 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 LS460 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RS09 AML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS460 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus LS460 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RS09 AML is a 2009 Lexus LS460, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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