2009 Lexus Ls600H — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 465 MOT tests, the 2009 Lexus Ls600H recorded an 88.0% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 25.5% of the time, so this is 13.5pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.8%) and brakes (3.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, pins and bushes and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 18 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2009 Ls600H fails 7.9% of the time in the 30-60k band and 11.2% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.3 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 4.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.8% | 27 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.0% | 14 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.6% | 12 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 11 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.3% | 6 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 18 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 17 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 7 |
| 5 | Wipers | 5 |
| 6 | Ball joint dust cover | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.6% | 96 |
| 2 | Suspension | 14.0% | 65 |
| 3 | Brakes | 13.3% | 62 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.0% | 23 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.4% | 16 |
| 6 | Other defects | 3.4% | 16 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 38 | 7.9% |
| 60-90k | 120 | 9.2% |
| 90-120k | 98 | 17.3% |
| 120-150k | 91 | 14.3% |
| 150k+ | 107 | 11.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88 | 4.5% |
| 2022 | 97 | 13.4% |
| 2023 | 93 | 14.0% |
| 2024 | 98 | 13.3% |
| 2025 | 89 | 14.6% |
What to check before buying a 2009 Ls600H
On a 2009 Ls600H, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (3.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (2.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2009 Lexus Ls600Hs pass their MOT?
88.0% of the 465 2009 Lexus Ls600H MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2009 Lexus Ls600H?
Tyres, recorded in 5.8% of tests, followed by brakes (3.0%).
Does the 2009 Ls600H get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.9% in the 30-60k band to 11.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 465 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.