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CL02 BOW

2006 Lexus GS450H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,925 mi
Last recorded161,925 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS450H81,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL02 BOW
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 161,925 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 152,948 miles

tyre pressure light on.rear subframe and suspension arms,exhaust and o/s and n/s inner sills corroded.

Fail 10 Jul 2024 152,948 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

tyre pressure light on.rear subframe and suspension arms,exhaust and o/s and n/s inner sills corroded.

Pass 11 Jul 2023 141,091 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 129,598 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 123,124 miles

Nearside Front under body headlamp auto level device broken.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 123,124 miles

Nearside Front under body headlamp auto level device broken.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 120,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust shield clips corroding away

Fail 27 Jun 2020 120,145 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust shield clips corroding away

Pass 21 Jun 2019 108,224 miles

tyre pressure light on.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 94,237 miles

Nearside Rear suspension height sensor bracket broken

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 83,416 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 83,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 76,959 miles

Rear suspension,corrosion all round

exhaust system corrosion and some slight leaks

Pass 17 Jun 2015 70,828 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 62,798 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,754 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,882 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,161 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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CL02 BOW is a 2006 Lexus GS450H in Silver with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CL02 BOW, 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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CL02 BOW is a 2006 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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