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EFX 322C

2009 Lexus GS450H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,477 mi
Last recorded142,477 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS450H69,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFX 322C
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 142,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 142,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat from a joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 140,333 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 135,105 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 May 2021 129,277 miles

Headlamps fading but aim is good.

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

Noise on application of brakes, on rolling road noise was coming from front wheels.

Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 129,032 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamps fading but aim is good.

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

Noise on application of brakes, on rolling road noise was coming from front wheels.

Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 118,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 3mm, bald around inner side edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 3mm , bald around inner side edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 118,686 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 3mm, bald around inner side edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 3mm , bald around inner side edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 95,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases gases leak n/s of centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' ship chip n/s of screen (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit extreme inner edge worn tread depth at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 89,000 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 85,617 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 82,997 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 80,208 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 80,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 50,180 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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EFX 322C is a 2009 Lexus GS450H in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Lexus GS450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 69,786 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 EFX 322C, 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 17 years old, this Lexus GS450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EFX 322C is a 2009 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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