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GU59 VHK

2009 Lexus GS450H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,509 mi
Last recorded128,509 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus GS450H69,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 128,509 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 123,266 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 118,108 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 118,108 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 115,401 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 115,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp needs polishing first and rechacking (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 104,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin due to worn discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin due to worn on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 104,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin due to worn discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin due to worn on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 90,534 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 22 Sep 2020 90,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure pads securing pin missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 15 Aug 2019 78,500 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 61,075 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 61,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 44,555 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 42,798 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 41,793 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 40,261 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 31,777 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 31,208 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,208 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 27,610 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 VHK is a 2009 Lexus GS450H in Silver with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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