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SN59 FWR

2009 Lexus LS460

Silver Petrol 4608cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,254 mi
Last recorded102,254 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus LS46068,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 FWR
MakeLexus
ModelLS460
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,608cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 102,254 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 102,250 miles

Offside Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2024 96,132 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 90,093 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 81,005 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 80,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 72,148 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 68,672 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 65,721 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 60,128 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 54,840 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 48,531 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 41,724 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 36,106 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 30,135 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 22,184 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS460?

Based on 6,784 MOT tests across 513 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
5,144
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
513
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 69
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 55
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
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SN59 FWR is a 2009 Lexus LS460 in Silver with a 4,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Lexus LS460 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 68,648 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus LS460 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN59 FWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS460 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus LS460 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SN59 FWR registered?

SN59 FWR is a 2009 Lexus LS460, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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