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FG09 FHC

2009 Lexus GS450H

Black Other 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,034 mi
Last recorded92,034 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS450H69,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 FHC
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 92,034 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both central bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 92,034 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both central bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 86,222 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 77,600 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 69,489 miles

Advise travel on parking brake lever

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 69,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise travel on parking brake lever

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 62,830 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mount removed from centre of front screen. ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 57,772 miles

Nearside Front AO spec tyre fitted

Offside Front AO spec tyre fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2020 55,881 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 55,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 51,987 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,972 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 49,336 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 49,332 miles

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 3 May 2016 43,841 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 38,642 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to tread wear indicators 245/40/18

offside front tyre starting to crack on shoulder 245/40/18

Pass 15 May 2014 33,455 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/REAR OF CAR THEREFORE N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT TESTED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,892 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 23,130 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 23,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FG09 FHC is a 2009 Lexus GS450H in Black with a 3,456cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FG09 FHC, 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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What year was FG09 FHC registered?

FG09 FHC is a 2009 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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