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AJ08 AHT

2008 Lexus GS450H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,545 mi
Last recorded173,545 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS450H75,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 AHT
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 173,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 165,355 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 164,322 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 154,003 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 146,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 25 Apr 2022 134,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2021 125,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 116,331 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 105,033 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 93,582 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 84,130 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 75,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 75,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,741 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,635 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 52,752 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,987 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,459 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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AJ08 AHT is a 2008 Lexus GS450H in Silver with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AJ08 AHT, 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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AJ08 AHT is a 2008 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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