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RV09 HJC

2009 Lexus RX400H

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,774 mi
Last recorded162,774 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX400H79,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 HJC
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 162,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 162,772 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 154,834 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 143,338 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 130,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Nov 2023 129,937 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation slow to react giving 25% - 32% operational imbalance (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low also dip beam image slightly diffuse (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Aug 2023 127,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 118,542 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 102,146 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 98,287 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 92,552 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))

light corrosion on inner brake disc faces and pads over half worn

Pass 19 Oct 2018 85,446 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 78,670 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 71,338 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 71,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2016 68,467 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 58,386 miles

n/s/f tyre feathering on edges

n/s/r tyre feathering on edges

o/s/f tyre feathering on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2014 50,987 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 43,442 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 26,891 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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RV09 HJC is a 2009 Lexus RX400H in Blue with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV09 HJC, 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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RV09 HJC is a 2009 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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