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BF08 FUO

2008 Lexus GS450H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,888 mi
Last recorded135,888 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS450H75,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FUO
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 135,888 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 126,332 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 116,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 106,902 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 94,006 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 93,970 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 90,735 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 90,735 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 83,362 miles

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

cut in o/s/r tyre, no signs of cords.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,304 miles

Condensation in n/s/f side lamp/main beam lamp.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,486 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 62,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 49,913 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 49,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,345 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 19,923 miles

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

cuts in n/s/f outer tyre wall

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 FUO is a 2008 Lexus GS450H in Silver with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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