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RX59 KNJ

2009 Lexus RX450H

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,534 mi
Last recorded126,534 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX59 KNJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 126,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 123,037 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 116,681 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))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 110,765 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 110,765 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 105,994 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 105,465 miles

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

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 11 Dec 2020 101,455 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 98,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 91,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 84,526 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 76,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 76,588 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 68,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 68,387 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 61,292 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 53,126 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 34,141 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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RX59 KNJ is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc petrol 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 RX59 KNJ, 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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What year was RX59 KNJ registered?

RX59 KNJ is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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