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BF08 FTU

2008 Lexus GS450H

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,343 mi
Last recorded147,343 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS450H75,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FTU
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 147,343 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 147,343 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 144,645 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate cracked. Still readable (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil leaking but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear plate discoloured. Still readable (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 137,828 miles

Bonnet struts weak

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential pinion oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 131,547 miles

Diff input shaft weeping

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Slight corrosion ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Back box corroded

Steering wheel stitching coming away

Pass 2 Feb 2022 125,518 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Front number plate cracked (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 125,518 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Front number plate cracked (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working N/S/F sidelight inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 125,477 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 24 Feb 2020 125,191 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 122,754 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 122,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 113,852 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 113,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 104,518 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 104,518 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 94,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a side wall cut.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 88,540 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 74,114 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 74,112 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,152 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,186 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,452 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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BF08 FTU is a 2008 Lexus GS450H in Blue with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF08 FTU, 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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BF08 FTU is a 2008 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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