2009 · 15 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2009 Lexus Rx450h MOT pass rate and common faults

1,116 MOT tests in 2024. 74.7% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

128Well above average
Passed first time74.7%
Failed or needed repairs25.3%
Typical mileage at test120,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,116 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.3%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    39 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    18 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low1.1%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    15 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.8%
  2. Suspension11.8%
  3. Tyres6.1%
  4. Brakes3.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  6. Body & chassis1.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%

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 Rx450h?

In 2024, 74.7% of 2009 Lexus Rx450h cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,116 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Lexus Rx450h?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Lexus Rx450h reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 128, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).