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GU59 VFM

2009 Lexus GS450H

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,046 mi
Last recorded104,046 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS450H69,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VFM
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 104,046 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various chassis / suspension components corroded.

Fail 8 Jul 2025 104,046 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various chassis / suspension components corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2024 93,357 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 93,357 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 83,450 miles

Under body covers fitted.

Fail 14 Jul 2023 83,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Under body covers fitted.

Pass 18 Jul 2022 73,995 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 68,601 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 62,471 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 54,751 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 53,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 45,765 miles

n/s/rear brake caliper slide pins sticking but ok on RBT

Fail 14 Aug 2018 45,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/rear brake caliper slide pins sticking but ok on RBT

Pass 21 Aug 2017 42,498 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 39,574 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 35,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smear screen.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 35,826 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smear screen.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 32,330 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 27,342 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VFM is a 2009 Lexus GS450H in Grey with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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