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GU59 VFY

2009 Lexus GS450H

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,010 mi
Last recorded82,010 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS450H69,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VFY
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 82,010 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 73,796 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 72,519 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 72,441 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 67,996 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 67,996 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel FOOT / Secondary Park Brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 65,011 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 61,862 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 59,684 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 59,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,187 miles

Both front tyres cracked or perished

Pass 23 Feb 2018 50,395 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 50,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,572 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,159 miles

engine and under guards fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 33,394 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 28,348 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 18,587 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 18,362 miles

covers fitted under bonnet restricting inspection of some components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 9,669 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 VFY is a 2009 Lexus GS450H in Red with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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