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GU56 VUO

2006 Lexus GS450H

Silver Electric 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

176,592 mi
Last recorded176,592 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus GS450H81,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 VUO
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 176,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2024 171,969 miles

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

Plastic under trays and over sill covers fitted unable to fully check vehicle structure and prescribed areas

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake dust plates corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2023 164,294 miles

Nearside Rear Lower trim mounting cup corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower trim mounting cup corroded

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

TPMS light on

Pass 9 May 2022 152,662 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 141,267 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 129,310 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 111,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 16 Apr 2018 94,952 miles

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

centre silencer rattles inside

engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 16 Apr 2018 94,952 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

centre silencer rattles inside

engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 May 2017 81,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 71,384 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,385 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 66,385 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 61,994 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 57,700 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 53,205 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,608 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front discs worn / corroded

nearside front wiper blade split

rear discs worn / corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 44,858 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 44,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front discs pitted

Pass 23 Oct 2009 30,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Oct 2009 30,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front 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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GU56 VUO is a 2006 Lexus GS450H in Silver with a 3,456cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Lexus GS450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 81,630 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 GU56 VUO, 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 20 years old, this Lexus GS450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU56 VUO is a 2006 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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