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GU59 VFT

2009 Lexus GS450H

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,779 mi
Last recorded62,779 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS450H69,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 62,779 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 62,779 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 61,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 6 Feb 2025 61,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 6 Feb 2024 60,288 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 58,058 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 53,758 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Under body shield mounting post holed and corroded but secure

Surface corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 25 Aug 2021 51,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 51,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 50,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

all rear suspension components corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2019 46,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 41,569 miles

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

Offside Front brake calliper has become slightly lazy

Pass 1 Sep 2017 37,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 34,754 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 26 Aug 2015 31,729 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 27,419 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 22,081 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 22,081 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 15,956 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 VFT is a 2009 Lexus GS450H in Grey with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

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

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