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FL04 SAL

2009 Lexus GS450H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,772 mi
Last recorded110,772 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS450H69,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 SAL
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 110,772 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 109,245 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 109,240 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 104,675 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 98,304 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 90,976 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 80,362 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 73,631 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 64,163 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 53,209 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 43,798 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 41,492 miles

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

o/s/f fog light n/w

under trays/ engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 41,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f fog light n/w

under trays/ engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 37,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 32,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 28,421 miles

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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FL04 SAL is a 2009 Lexus GS450H in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL04 SAL, 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 FL04 SAL registered?

FL04 SAL is a 2009 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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