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WJ59 YYB

2009 Lexus RX450H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,072 mi
Last recorded158,072 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 YYB
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 158,072 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 142,750 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 142,732 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP MOUNTING (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 124,394 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 106,039 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 88,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish and crack outside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking across tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish and crack outside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking across tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 88,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish and crack outside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking across tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish and crack outside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking across tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 87,068 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 87,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,898 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 82,999 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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WJ59 YYB is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJ59 YYB, 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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WJ59 YYB is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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