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Lexus RX450H - 2009

226.5 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 RX450H, model year 2009. Sample size: 1,221 cars, 2,614 tests and 5,920 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,221 cars

The 2009 Lexus RX450H has an overall defect rate of 226 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average of 310 per 100, indicating it performs 27% better than similar models from the same year. Notably, this model excels in the brakes, steering, visibility, lights and electrics, body structure, equipment, and other categories, showing much lower defect rates compared to the average. Mileage-related trends reveal that as the vehicle ages, defect rates increase, particularly beyond 124,000 miles. Overall, the Lexus RX450H stands out as a reliable choice with fewer issues than its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,221 cars

More model years for Lexus RX450H

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 40.4% better
70.0 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
▲ 84.0% better
2.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 32.5% better
15.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 46.7% better
43.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 80.9 / 100 tests
  • Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 0.9% better
297.2 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 shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 55.9% better
18.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 80.7% better
1.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 87.5% better
4.3 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: 1,095
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 848
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 387
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 351
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 296
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 295
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 247
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 231
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 108
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 106

Serious faults (Top 10)

Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 108
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 106
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 64
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 59
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 54
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 47
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 47
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 32