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GU59 VME

2009 Lexus LS460

Black Petrol 4608cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,539 mi
Last recorded98,539 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus LS46068,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VME
MakeLexus
ModelLS460
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,608cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 98,539 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 98,539 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 of them (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 98,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Area Front & Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Area Front & Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion To Underside/Suspension Components

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 89,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre edges worn

rear subframe / silss x 2 / susspension arms corrodded

Fail 4 Jul 2022 89,840 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyres edges worn

Offside Rear tyre edges worn

rear subframe / silss x 2 / susspension arms corrodded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 88,355 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 88,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 85,741 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 78,458 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 71,315 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 62,079 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 62,079 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 54,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 46,383 miles

Bracket for exhaust down pipe broken (exhaust still secure and safe)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 39,648 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,726 miles

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

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)

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 VME is a 2009 Lexus LS460 in Black with a 4,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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