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A8 XPN

2006 Lexus GS450H

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,615 mi
Last recorded116,615 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS450H81,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XPN
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 116,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS fault illuminated

Fail 30 Oct 2025 116,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS fault illuminated

Pass 21 Oct 2024 113,237 miles

Advise TPMS fault illuminated

Advise both front tyres 4mm tread depth and wearing inner and outer edges

Advise both rear tyres 3-4 mm tread depth

Advise n/s/f and both rear shock absorbers showing signs of top seal seepage

Advise nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2024 113,155 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Advise TPMS fault illuminated

Advise both front tyres 4mm tread depth and wearing inner and outer edges

Advise both rear tyres 3-4 mm tread depth

Advise n/s/f and both rear shock absorbers showing signs of top seal seepage

Advise nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2023 110,708 miles

Advise TPMS illuminated

Pass 28 Oct 2022 107,778 miles

Advise front brake pads 90% worn

Advise n/s/f shock absorber showing signs of top seal seepage

Advise rear tyres 2- 2.5 mm tread depth and cracking in treads

Fail 27 Oct 2022 107,778 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Advise front brake pads 90% worn

Advise n/s/f shock absorber showing signs of top seal seepage

Advise rear tyres 2- 2.5 mm tread depth and cracking in treads

Pass 29 Oct 2021 104,190 miles

Advise bonnet struts weak

Advise n/s/f suspension strut showing signs of top desk seepage

Pass 25 Nov 2020 100,815 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 96,363 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 90,642 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 84,876 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 78,389 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 73,514 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 67,610 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,539 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 43,404 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 43,399 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 32,998 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,514 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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A8 XPN is a 2006 Lexus GS450H in Black with a 3,456cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Lexus GS450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 81,630 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 XPN, 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 20 years old, this Lexus GS450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A8 XPN is a 2006 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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