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A5 XUS

2008 Lexus GS450H

Silver Other 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,846 mi
Last recorded99,846 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS450H75,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XUS
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 99,846 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 99,162 miles

Central Front x member damaged and bent

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front radiator not fitted correctly pipes rubbing each other and not fully secure

Fail 18 Feb 2025 99,157 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front x member damaged and bent

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front radiator not fitted correctly pipes rubbing each other and not fully secure

Rear both rear tyres wearing smooth inner edges

Fail 12 Dec 2024 99,153 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 97,652 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 92,765 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 86,339 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,276 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 79,031 miles

Both front tyres wearing both edges

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 72,506 miles

Front number plate cracked slightly still readable.

Front pads are getting low and unevenly worn.

Offside Front shock absorber slight misting of oil.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 68,798 miles

Covers fitted

Em light on

Fail 3 Oct 2017 68,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Covers fitted

em light on

Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,180 miles

front and rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges with o/s/f being the worst (still legal)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 57,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges with o/s/f being the worst (still legal)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,820 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 41,058 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 41,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,585 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 26,127 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS450H?

Based on 31,026 MOT tests across 2,030 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,099
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 682
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 454
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 273
position lamp(s) not working 269
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 237
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A5 XUS is a 2008 Lexus GS450H in Silver with a 3,456cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Lexus GS450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 75,118 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus GS450H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 XUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus GS450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A5 XUS is a 2008 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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