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GU59 VAX

2009 Lexus GS450H

Silver Electric 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

198,506 mi
Last recorded198,506 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS450H69,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VAX
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 198,506 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 198,505 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 194,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box heatshield loose.

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 193,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 179,817 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 179,817 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 177,219 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 177,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 162,570 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 146,650 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 118,476 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 84,741 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,247 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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GU59 VAX is a 2009 Lexus GS450H in Silver with a 3,456cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GU59 VAX, 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 GU59 VAX registered?

GU59 VAX is a 2009 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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