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B1 BWG

2008 Lexus GS450H

Blue Electric 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,618 mi
Last recorded171,618 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS450H75,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 BWG
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 171,618 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2026 171,199 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 164,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 158,169 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 152,010 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 152,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Slight outer sidewall damage n/s/r tyre

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 4 May 2022 145,540 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 140,760 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 138,153 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated flexible coupling starting to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 138,153 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated flexible coupling starting to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 131,108 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 131,108 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 4 May 2018 121,955 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 114,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 9 May 2016 106,373 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2015 94,965 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 93,321 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 80,338 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,283 miles

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 16 May 2011 31,541 miles

both front tyres low of tread on inner edges

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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B1 BWG is a 2008 Lexus GS450H in Blue with a 3,456cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B1 BWG, 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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B1 BWG is a 2008 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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