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FE08 XAD

2008 Lexus GS450H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,126 mi
Last recorded151,126 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS450H75,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 XAD
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 151,126 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 149,475 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 148,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 144,329 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 135,348 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 123,282 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 107,006 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 101,298 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 99,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2014 83,921 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 83,921 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 73,273 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 59,107 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 59,107 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 47,072 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 46,992 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FE08 XAD is a 2008 Lexus GS450H in Silver with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FE08 XAD, 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 FE08 XAD registered?

FE08 XAD is a 2008 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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