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GK59 SWF

2009 Lexus GS450H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,091 mi
Last recorded113,091 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS450H69,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 SWF
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 113,091 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 110,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 108,406 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 105,979 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 103,782 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 100,722 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 97,016 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides - approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides - approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 97,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides - approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides - approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 94,987 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 89,026 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 84,428 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,034 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 72,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 61,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 28,180 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 25,579 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 25,579 miles

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

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

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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GK59 SWF is a 2009 Lexus GS450H in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK59 SWF, 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 GK59 SWF registered?

GK59 SWF is a 2009 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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