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CU56 RTV

2006 Lexus GS450H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,851 mi
Last recorded126,851 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS450H81,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 RTV
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 126,851 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 126,848 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 115,612 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 107,191 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 107,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer hight sensor broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear heat sheilds loose

Pass 10 Nov 2021 98,577 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 90,668 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 82,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 82,181 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 67,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 67,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 56,752 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 44,333 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2015 41,737 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2015 41,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

cut in nearside rear tyre tread no cords showing at time of test

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2014 36,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 30,506 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 30,506 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 21,331 miles

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

offside front tyre bald inner edge.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 21,331 miles

offside front tyre bald inner edge.

Pass 30 Apr 2012
Fail 21 Apr 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 14,787 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 14,787 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 12,507 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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CU56 RTV is a 2006 Lexus GS450H in Silver with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 CU56 RTV, 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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CU56 RTV is a 2006 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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