Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Lexus Rx 400h Ltd Edtn Exec CVT?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2009 Lexus Rx 400h Ltd Edtn Exec CVT?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2009 Lexus Rx 400h Ltd Edtn Exec CVT?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2009 Lexus Rx 400h Ltd Edtn Exec CVT vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

30% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2009 Lexus Rx 400h Ltd Edtn Exec CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 105 vehicles, the 2009 Lexus Rx 400h Ltd Edtn Exec CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Lexus Rx 400h Ltd Edtn Exec CVT?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Lexus Rx 400h Ltd Edtn Exec CVT (2009)

105 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.9% first-time pass rate

2009 Lexus Rx 400h Ltd Edtn Exec CVT

CarHunch analysed 105 real MOT records for the 2009 Lexus Rx 400h Ltd Edtn Exec CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2009 RX 400h falls below the UK average with a 75.1% first-time pass rate, and that's a meaningful concern—nearly 30% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects over their lifetime, suggesting wear-related issues are emerging in this 15-year-old cohort. The hybrid system and complexity of this generation appear to be catching up with age.

At 95,900 miles average, these cars have done genuine miles, yet they're averaging nearly 2 failures and almost 15 advisories per test, pointing to accumulating costs in suspension, brakes, and electrical systems rather than one catastrophic fault. Before buying, get a specialist pre-purchase inspection focused on the hybrid battery condition and CVT transmission health—both are expensive to repair and won't show up as failures until they're critical.

We have limited data for the 2009 Lexus Rx 400h Ltd Edtn Exec CVT — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

85.9%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

29.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.97

Over 12.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

90k

Middle half: 62k–101k

For context

These stats describe 105 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 105 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 29.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Lexus Rx 400h Ltd Edtn Exec CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

90,486

typical

62,412

low mileage

101,418

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Lexus Rx 400h Ltd Edtn Exec CVT vehicles fall between 62,412 and 101,418 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 62,412 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 62,412–101,418 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Lexus Rx 400h Ltd Edtn Exec CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 136,914 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Lexus Rx 400h Ltd Edtn Exec CVT — Still on the Road

Almost all 2009 Lexus Rx 400h Ltd Edtn Exec CVTs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 73 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

12.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.97

Avg failures per vehicle

14.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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