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FG08 WCY

2008 Lexus GS450H

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,813 mi
Last recorded168,813 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS450H75,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 WCY
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 168,813 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 159,380 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Dec 2021 150,267 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 142,901 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 142,901 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 132,708 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass loose

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

Offside front wiper blade worn

Fail 11 Jun 2019 132,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 125,387 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 117,997 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 115,313 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 106,081 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 106,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 95,536 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall marked

O/S/R tyre sidewall marked

Fail 17 Apr 2012 95,536 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall marked

O/S/R tyre sidewall marked

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 80,024 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)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 80,011 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 67,218 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 49,267 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 36,602 miles

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage no cords or ply exposed

Fail 15 Jan 2010 36,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage no cords or ply exposed

Fail 5 Jun 2009 22,578 miles

FRONT TYRES FEATHERED BADLY, WALLS CUT & ALIGNMENT NEEDED. Thanx.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,578 miles

FRONT TYRES FEATHERED BADLY, WALLS CUT & ALIGNMENT NEEDED. Thanx.

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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FG08 WCY is a 2008 Lexus GS450H in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FG08 WCY, 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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FG08 WCY is a 2008 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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