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SO59 XLC

2009 Lexus RX450H

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,146 mi
Last recorded173,146 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 XLC
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 173,146 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has a bump going inwards

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle and underbody

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms corroded also rear bush's worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 173,145 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has a bump going inwards

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle and underbody

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms corroded also rear bush's worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 163,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn also side wall cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 163,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn also side wall cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 155,165 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 155,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 146,758 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 145,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush border line fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread bent (0.1 (b))

front bumper damaged and nearside fog light pointing upwards blinding on coming traffic if used

fuel filler neck heavily corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 135,134 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside and components (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 135,133 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Body has slight corrosion underside and components (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 123,958 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 123,958 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 116,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 110,132 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 104,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on insides

Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,036 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 83,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SO59 XLC is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SO59 XLC, 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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SO59 XLC is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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