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GY08 KGJ

2008 Lexus RX450H

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,698 mi
Last recorded138,698 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX450H92,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 KGJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 138,698 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 138,698 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 136,027 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 136,027 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 133,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 127,028 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 117,836 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Sep 2022 117,835 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 101,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

damage to nearside rear door & wing

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020 83,467 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2020 83,467 miles

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2019 78,002 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner & outer edge close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre wearing wearing inner & outer edger close to legal limit

Pass 20 Aug 2018 68,622 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 56,660 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 46,032 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,114 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,321 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 35,212 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX450H?

Based on 114,223 MOT tests across 8,014 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
6,746
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 999
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 759
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 585
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 497
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GY08 KGJ is a 2008 Lexus RX450H in Blue with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 92,910 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 RX450H fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 999 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY08 KGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus RX450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY08 KGJ registered?

GY08 KGJ is a 2008 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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