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GS08 SEL

2009 Lexus GS450H

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,399 mi
Last recorded179,399 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS450H69,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS08 SEL
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 179,399 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 179,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 179,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 176,542 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 167,292 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 153,153 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 137,929 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 130,873 miles

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

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

nearside front fog light insecure

Fail 20 Jan 2021 130,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front fog light insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2020 108,915 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 86,423 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 81,958 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 70,553 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 54,997 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 5 Oct 2015 41,948 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,650 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 21,034 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 21,034 miles

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

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)

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Sep 2012 13,938 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 13,938 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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GS08 SEL is a 2009 Lexus GS450H in Green with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 GS08 SEL, 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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GS08 SEL is a 2009 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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