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W12 HRB

2009 Lexus RX450H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests36 (31 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.1%

Mileage

149,573 mi
Last recorded149,573 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 HRB
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

31 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 149,573 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to back general corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2025 135,381 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 140,036 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corroded front to back

Pass 22 Oct 2024 134,895 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 130,975 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fuel tank corroded

Vehicle corroded front to back

Pass 23 Oct 2023 132,730 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 122,296 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN TO MOT LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency 16% low reading from N/S

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 128,948 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 128,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 114,135 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 116,553 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 116,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 108,533 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 111,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2020 103,402 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 107,783 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 99,299 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bonded bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front back plates 1 missing 1 coroded

Fail 13 Mar 2019 99,299 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bonded bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front back plates 1 missing 1 coroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 103,280 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 94,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2017 97,418 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 92,096 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 93,357 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,921 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 90,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 90,763 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,030 miles

N/S/F Tyre Low On Tread Inner Edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 88,683 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 63,517 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 80,207 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,152 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 70,038 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,197 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,562 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR DISCS.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 31,006 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low in treads in parts

Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,403 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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W12 HRB is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.1%.

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 W12 HRB, 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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W12 HRB is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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