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EK08 AHA

2008 Lexus GS450H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,681 mi
Last recorded109,681 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS450H75,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 AHA
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 109,681 miles

hybrid car

Pass 17 May 2018 101,805 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 101,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 May 2018 101,779 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing Centre Seat belt clasp not present (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2017 94,704 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 94,703 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT BRAKE PADS (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 May 2017 94,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 86,723 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 86,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 77,632 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 77,620 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Both rear caliper sliders seized but did not affect brake test.

Pass 20 May 2014 74,179 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 71,443 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 65,719 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 55,418 miles

Front 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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EK08 AHA is a 2008 Lexus GS450H in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 EK08 AHA, 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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What year was EK08 AHA registered?

EK08 AHA is a 2008 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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