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SF09 UPY

2009 Lexus RX450H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,730 mi
Last recorded132,730 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 UPY
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2026 132,730 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2025 125,397 miles

Vehicle Is Heavily Undersealed

Pass 25 Mar 2025 122,806 miles

Vehicle Is Heavily Undersealed

Fail 24 Mar 2025 122,806 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Is Heavily Undersealed

Pass 18 Mar 2024 115,859 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 109,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 102,322 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 92,238 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 92,142 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 86,405 miles

Very large stone chip on P/S of screen but contained with in 40mm

Fail 28 May 2020 86,405 miles

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

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

Very large stone chip on P/S of screen but contained with in 40mm

Pass 13 May 2019 75,550 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 62,808 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2017 58,965 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 52,086 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,851 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 33,078 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,018 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 16,116 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 16,076 miles

front discs appear slightly worn/corroded

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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SF09 UPY is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Silver with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SF09 UPY, 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 SF09 UPY registered?

SF09 UPY is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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