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E12 MBE

2006 Lexus GS450H

Purple Other 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,428 mi
Last recorded124,428 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS450H81,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 MBE
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,456cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 124,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to upper outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to upper outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under body and suspension corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2025 124,428 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to upper outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to upper outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2024 124,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

stone chips to windsrceen

Fail 19 Nov 2024 124,423 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

stone chips to windsrceen

Pass 9 Oct 2023 124,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Throughout Exhaust System (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe and Components Corroded

Windscreen Stonechipped

Pass 11 Oct 2022 124,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust starting to split apart where the rear silencers separate

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 124,345 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers need replacing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust starting to split apart where the rear silencers separate

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 124,337 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 124,335 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 124,320 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 123,730 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 122,961 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 122,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 112,210 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 97,067 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 79,737 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 79,612 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 70,049 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 70,049 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 52,837 miles

nearside front tyre, wear on outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 42,183 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,241 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,011 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 23,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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E12 MBE is a 2006 Lexus GS450H in Purple with a 3,456cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E12 MBE, 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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E12 MBE is a 2006 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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