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VIG 2871

2009 Lexus RX450H

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,749 mi
Last recorded170,749 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIG 2871
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 170,749 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 148,697 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 131,239 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 114,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 99,996 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 99,994 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2019 92,521 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 92,521 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 87,280 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,782 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 80,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 74,146 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,200 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 57,792 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 57,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,468 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,285 miles

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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VIG 2871 is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Blue with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VIG 2871, 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 VIG 2871 registered?

VIG 2871 is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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