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EK08 KVF

2008 Lexus GS450H

Maroon Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,733 mi
Last recorded118,733 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS450H75,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 KVF
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 118,733 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 118,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 109,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 109,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 109,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Tpms light flashing, indicating a fault

Pass 20 Oct 2023 99,222 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 85,090 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 76,649 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 70,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 64,070 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 56,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 47,581 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 35,856 miles

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 24,958 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 14,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KVF is a 2008 Lexus GS450H in Maroon with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KVF, 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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EK08 KVF is a 2008 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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