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SC09 CUG

2009 Lexus RX450H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,869 mi
Last recorded148,869 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 CUG
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 148,869 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 146,061 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 142,604 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 142,604 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 139,301 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 139,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 131,247 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 120,281 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 101,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (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))

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

exhaust centre heatshield hanging loose

Pass 19 Nov 2018 89,931 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 87,595 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 87,594 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 81,392 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 70,596 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 62,509 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 51,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,129 miles

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

N/S/R tyre outer wall slight cracks and perished

O/S/R tyre outer wall slight cracks and perished

Pass 23 Jul 2012 30,289 miles

rear tyres worn at edges

slight smear at wipers

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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SC09 CUG is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SC09 CUG, 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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SC09 CUG is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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