2009 · 15 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2009 Lexus Rx400h MOT pass rate and common faults

1,020 MOT tests in 2024. 70.7% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time70.7%
Failed or needed repairs29.3%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,020 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    37 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.5%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.5%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle1.4%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics14.2%
  2. Brakes11.9%
  3. Suspension11.8%
  4. Tyres5.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  6. Body & chassis1.6%
  7. Number plates & VIN1.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn24.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Lexus Rx400h?

In 2024, 70.7% of 2009 Lexus Rx400h cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,020 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Lexus Rx400h?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Lexus Rx400h reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 121, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).