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2008 Lexus GS450H
MOT Status
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147,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre has a side wall cut.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Lexus GS450H?
Based on 31,026 MOT tests across 2,030 vehicles.
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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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