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SE55 ARE

2009 Lexus RX400H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,085 mi
Last recorded168,085 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX400H79,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE55 ARE
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 168,085 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 164,241 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 158,033 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2022 152,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 144,885 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 137,094 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 132,500 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 119,678 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 110,668 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 110,668 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 100,420 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 100,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 87,292 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 87,292 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 78,400 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 68,011 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 68,010 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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SE55 ARE is a 2009 Lexus RX400H in Black with a 3,311cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SE55 ARE, 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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What year was SE55 ARE registered?

SE55 ARE is a 2009 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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The MOT history for SE55 ARE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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