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RV09 ZWH

2009 Lexus RX450H

Grey Electric 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,742 mi
Last recorded147,742 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 ZWH
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 147,742 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 147,739 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2024 135,384 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 135,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 126,132 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 119,198 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 119,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 112,042 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 105,994 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 105,994 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 98,254 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 91,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 88,350 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,589 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,885 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,116 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 33,818 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,215 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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RV09 ZWH is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Grey with a 3,456cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV09 ZWH, 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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RV09 ZWH is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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