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GY56 AEL

2007 Lexus GS450H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,963 mi
Last recorded137,963 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Lexus GS450H81,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 AEL
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2022 137,963 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2022 137,957 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 136,831 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 26 Oct 2019 131,655 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 123,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 114,590 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 107,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 107,090 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 101,960 miles

parking brake effort low.

rear exhaust section corroded/slight blow.

rear tyres getting low.

Fail 14 Oct 2015 101,960 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

parking brake effort low.

rear exhaust section corroded/slight blow.

rear tyres getting low.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 96,270 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear silencers corroded.

very slight oil misting to upper section of n/s/f shock-absorber.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 96,270 miles

rear silencers corroded.

very slight oil misting to upper section of n/s/f shock-absorber.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 85,907 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 85,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 70,889 miles

several warning lights on dash advise further attention

Pass 26 Jan 2011 39,372 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 25,022 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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GY56 AEL is a 2007 Lexus GS450H in Silver with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2007 Lexus GS450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 81,474 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 GY56 AEL, 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 19 years old, this Lexus GS450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY56 AEL is a 2007 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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