2009 Lexus RX · 8,519 MOT tests
2009 Lexus RX reliability
2009 Lexus RXs fail 24.5% of first MOT tests, 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 18 RX years (8,519 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RXs: 19.2%)
- 24.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RXs: 19.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 42% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 114,509
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,519
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 84% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Lexus RX
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.3%
- Suspension8.2%
- Tyres5.1%
- Brakes4.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.7%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.73%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.56%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.48%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.47%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.46%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (17.14%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.5%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.77%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.06%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.01%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.49%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Lexus RX reliable?
2009 Lexus RXs fail 24.5% of first MOT tests, 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 18 RX years (8,519 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Lexus RX MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.7% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.73% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Lexus RX have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Lexus RX shows 114,509 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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