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Lexus RX400H - 2009

277.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2009 is 311.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus RX400H, model year 2009. Sample size: 1,080 cars, 2,394 tests and 6,634 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,080 cars

The 2009 Lexus RX400H has an overall defect rate of 277 per 100 vehicles, which is 10% lower than the average for cars of the same year. Notably, this model performs particularly well in categories such as steering and equipment, exhibiting significantly fewer defects compared to its peers. While it shows a consistent increase in defects with mileage, overall, it remains competitive, especially in the lower mileage ranges. However, the model does face higher defect rates in lights and electrics compared to the average.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,080 cars

More model years for Lexus RX400H

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 16.0% better
98.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 117.5 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 82.8% better
2.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 1.3% worse
23.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 30.8% better
56.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 80.9 / 100 tests
  • A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 9.4% worse
327.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 299.8 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 16.1% better
34.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 68.7% better
2.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 78.5% better
7.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 34.4 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 454 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,257
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 701
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 500
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 455
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 303
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 248
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 229
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 213
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 165
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
MINOR
Occurrences: 122

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 96
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 94
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 86
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 55
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 36
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 34
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 32
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 31