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GU59 VFE

2009 Lexus GS450H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,993 mi
Last recorded161,993 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS450H69,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VFE
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 161,993 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output Condensation on the inside of lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 161,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output Condensation on the inside of lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on inside of both front headlamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 159,548 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 159,382 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 159,382 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 159,288 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 157,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre 'V' pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe nearside front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe offside front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 157,852 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre 'V' pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe nearside front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe offside front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 154,012 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 154,012 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 150,364 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 149,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 139,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 124,357 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 109,177 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 93,069 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,406 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 VFE is a 2009 Lexus GS450H in Silver with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VFE, 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 VFE registered?

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

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