2009 Lexus RX450H 3.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · EX09 AFE

The Lexus RX450H presents a stable roadworthiness profile, with the most recent DVSA test on 17 October 2025 at 219,779 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Annual examinations from 19 October 2023 at 176,571 miles through 10 October 2024 at 197,367 miles and that 2025 test all logged clean results. An anomalous failure on 26 September 2022 at 155,467 miles shows no defects cited, yet a pass on the same date with identical mileage suggests an administrative or procedural anomaly rather than mechanical fault. The maintenance trend is therefore stable, with no worsening advisories or recurring mechanical issues across the four-year record. Registered in 2009, the vehicle has covered 219,779 miles over roughly 17 years, averaging about 12,928 miles annually, but the recent tests reveal a heavier usage pattern. Between 26 September 2022 at 155,467 miles and 19 October 2023 at 176,571 miles the odometer advanced 21,104 miles. The 2024 test at 197,367 miles added 20,796 miles, and the 2025 test at 219,779 miles added 22,412 miles. This consistent 20,000-mile yearly accumulation indicates the previous owners used the SUV as a high-mileage commuter in its later life. The MOT history is sparse on faults, with no advisories logged, implying basic statutory upkeep was met but not detailing component condition. Given the absence of flagged defects, a buyer should still conduct a physical inspection of wear-prone items that a clean MOT does not exempt. The tester recorded no concerns with suspension bushes, coil springs, binding calipers, brake discs, corrosion or exhaust emissions, yet at 219,779 miles these components demand scrutiny. Hybrid drivetrain and battery cooling systems warrant diagnostic checks beyond the emissions test. The 2022 same-day fail with no defects should be verified via DVSA records to rule out identity or documentation errors. Minor consumables such as tyres and wiper blades were never cited as worn, but their replacement cycle likely preceded each test. Serious structural or mechanical risks remain unevidenced by the record, though high mileage alone elevates long-term reliability considerations for the prospective owner.