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BV09 YFW

2009 Lexus GS450H

Black Electric 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,976 mi
Last recorded168,976 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS450H69,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 YFW
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 168,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 168,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 162,146 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 150,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Susp/ arm - front & rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Susp/ arm - front & rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 142,756 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 137,448 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 131,176 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 122,721 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 122,721 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 118,781 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 118,781 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 115,505 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 111,171 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 101,111 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 77,191 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 76,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,822 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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BV09 YFW is a 2009 Lexus GS450H in Black with a 3,456cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Lexus GS450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 69,786 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 BV09 YFW, 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 17 years old, this Lexus GS450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV09 YFW is a 2009 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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