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VO09 OVW

2009 Lexus RX400H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3311cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,946 mi
Last recorded129,946 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX400H79,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 OVW
MakeLexus
ModelRX400H
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,311cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 129,946 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inside face slight pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill/jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and fixings heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components, mountings and fixings are heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler metal pipes are corroded but not yet leaking

Fail 12 Jan 2026 129,914 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lenses perished affecting light output and aim (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill/jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inside face slight pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill/jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and fixings heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components, mountings and fixings are heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler metal pipes are corroded but not yet leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2025 125,999 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 120,079 miles

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear jacking points on inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished date code '2017' (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner chassis near jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

metal fuel filler pipes from fuel cap to tank are excessively corroded

multiple rear suspension and chassis/sub frame parts are heavily corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 115,174 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 113,036 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 109,601 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 106,493 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 101,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge bald close to exposing cord

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge acutely worn off.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre outer edge balding

Pass 19 Feb 2018 96,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake Caliper is siezed

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre is perished on sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2017 90,750 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 90,750 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 81,686 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 74,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 63,471 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 57,116 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,539 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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VO09 OVW 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 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO09 OVW, 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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VO09 OVW is a 2009 Lexus RX400H, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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