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DA08 EKW

2008 Lexus GS450H

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

251,413 mi
Last recorded251,413 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS450H75,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 EKW
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 251,413 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 238,641 miles

Hybrid vehicle emissions not tested

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear fuel pips corroded

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 238,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Hybrid vehicle emissions not tested

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear fuel pips corroded

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 224,960 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Dec 2022 206,123 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 185,018 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 165,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 158,648 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 147,164 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 127,738 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 109,558 miles

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

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

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

front discs becoming worn & lipped

rear discs becoming rusty & lipped

Fail 7 Dec 2016 109,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front discs becoming worn & lipped

rear discs becoming rusty & lipped

wipers starting to smear

Pass 11 Dec 2015 93,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SMALL CHIPS ON SCREEN .

Pass 11 Dec 2014 82,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2013 73,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 58,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 42,390 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 29,363 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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DA08 EKW is a 2008 Lexus GS450H in Black with a 3,456cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 DA08 EKW, 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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DA08 EKW is a 2008 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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