2009 Lexus RX400H MOT pass rate: 79.8% (3,091 tests)
Is the 2009 RX400H getting worse?
Pass rate of 2009-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 82.9% +16.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 77.7% +11.6 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 78.7% +12.6 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2009 RX400H
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 427 | 27.3% |
| 2 | Brakes | 361 | 23.1% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 309 | 19.7% |
| 4 | Tyres | 201 | 12.8% |
| 5 | Visibility | 117 | 7.5% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 60 | 3.8% |
All RX400H years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2,065 | 74.1% | +9.6 pts | 145,130 |
| 2006 | 4,313 | 76.7% | +12.3 pts | 139,256 |
| 2007 | 6,322 | 77.2% | +12.1 pts | 134,901 |
| 2008 | 5,827 | 79.3% | +14.1 pts | 126,092 |
| 2009 (this page) | 3,091 | 79.8% | +13.5 pts | 118,064 |
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FAQs
Is a 2009 Lexus RX400H reliable?
2009-registered examples passed 79.8% of their MOT tests (3,091 tests, 2023–2025), +13.5 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 17 years old with a median 118,064 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2009 RX400H?
The median tested example shows 118,064 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.