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C12 MGL

2006 Lexus GS450H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

155,567 mi
Last recorded155,567 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS450H81,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 MGL
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 155,567 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE VEHICLE. FRONT & REAR.

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 149,888 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 142,065 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 131,323 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 127,783 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 27,292 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 124,512 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 123,221 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 118,793 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 103,588 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 93,829 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 88,087 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 86,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 86,152 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 74,633 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 65,281 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,070 miles

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 2 Jun 2010 44,719 miles

both front tyres smooth inner edge.

front brake pads approx 50% worn.

o/s/r tyre on legal limit/smooth inner edge.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 36,350 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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C12 MGL is a 2006 Lexus GS450H in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2006 Lexus GS450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 81,630 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C12 MGL, 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 20 years old, this Lexus GS450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C12 MGL registered?

C12 MGL is a 2006 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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