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GY08 XZU

2008 Lexus RX450H

Blue Other 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

191,890 mi
Last recorded191,890 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX450H92,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 XZU
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 191,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 183,186 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 174,044 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 159,534 miles

Coolant leak

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 145,282 miles

front lower arm ball joint boots perishing

front lower arm rear bushes perishing

slight corrosion on subframes and suspension components

Fail 9 Jun 2022 145,280 miles

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

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

front lower arm ball joint boots perishing

front lower arm rear bushes perishing

slight corrosion on subframes and suspension components

Pass 28 May 2021 140,423 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2020 138,117 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 138,115 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin more than 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 129,313 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 123,793 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 112,646 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 106,921 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 94,600 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,736 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,878 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,442 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,733 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 XZU is a 2008 Lexus RX450H in Blue with a 3,456cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZU, 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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GY08 XZU is a 2008 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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