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2009 Lexus LS460

Blue Petrol 4608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,895 mi
Last recorded59,895 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus LS46068,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VCP
MakeLexus
ModelLS460
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,608cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 59,895 miles

Light surface corrosion on rear of vehicle

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

VGRS Warning on dash but mil light operating correctly.

Pass 5 Oct 2022 56,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 51,312 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 2-3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245x45x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 51,311 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn alloy arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn alloy arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245x45x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 51,041 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 46,191 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 41,717 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread section

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly leaking out grease

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2019 41,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread section

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly leaking out grease

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2018 38,619 miles

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

Nearside Front dip beam bulb flickers slightly, may need replacement soon

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

covers and trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 9 Aug 2017 34,112 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Fail 9 Aug 2017 34,112 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 31,347 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 31,347 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 27 Aug 2015 27,684 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 27,684 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc scored

Pass 28 Aug 2014 23,888 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 20,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bulge n/s/front tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2012 14,452 miles

monitor front tyre wear at shoulder..outwith wear indicators

How Reliable is the Lexus LS460?

Based on 6,784 MOT tests across 513 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
5,144
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
513
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 69
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 55
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
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GU59 VCP is a 2009 Lexus LS460 in Blue with a 4,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Lexus LS460 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 68,648 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 LS460 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU59 VCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS460 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus LS460 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU59 VCP is a 2009 Lexus LS460, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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