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DE55 DME

2006 Lexus GS450H

Red Electric 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,080 mi
Last recorded126,080 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS450H81,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 DME
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 126,080 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 124,494 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 124,483 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

exhaust shield clamp corroded off front both side

Pass 5 Mar 2024 123,908 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 122,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 120,793 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 118,489 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 116,868 miles

Both front tyre treads cracking

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall minor cuts no cords showing

Nearside Rear Tyre tread 2mm wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre tread 3mm wearing on edges

Tyrepressure monitoring light on dash

underside of vehicle components corroding

Fail 2 Oct 2019 116,865 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Both front tyre treads cracking

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall minor cuts no cords showing

Nearside Rear Tyre tread 2mm wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre tread 3mm wearing on edges

Tyrepressure monitoring light on dash

underside of vehicle components corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2018 114,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 10 Oct 2017 111,119 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 106,440 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 102,693 miles

Offside Rear calliper lower slide requires attention

Pass 14 Oct 2014 99,532 miles

all tyres are starting to pearsh

emissions not tested due to being a hybrid

Fail 14 Oct 2014 99,531 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

all tyres are starting to pearsh

emissions not tested due to being a hybrid

Pass 11 Oct 2013 95,025 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 95,025 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 90,390 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 84,427 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 69,752 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,168 miles

coversills and undershields fited

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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DE55 DME is a 2006 Lexus GS450H in Red with a 3,456cc electric 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 DE55 DME, 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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DE55 DME is a 2006 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 21 August 2006.

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