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2007 Lexus GS450H

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests36 (27 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,315 mi
Last recorded146,315 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus GS450H81,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 MAE
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

27 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 146,315 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure light illuminated

Pass 22 Oct 2025 92,774 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

offside headlight full beam faulty

Pass 28 Oct 2024 142,716 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 23 Jan 2024 92,037 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 92,037 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 132,855 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 90,244 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension airbags slightly perished.

Pass 28 Oct 2022 128,470 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 85,173 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension air bags slightly perished.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 125,555 miles

tyre pressure lamp on

Fail 23 Sep 2021 125,555 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake pad retaining pin insecure

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 14 Oct 2020 82,961 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 80,743 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 117,963 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 117,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

tp lamp on

Pass 15 Oct 2018 76,462 miles

EML LIGHT ON!

Fail 15 Oct 2018 76,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 99,498 miles

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

TPMS lamp is on

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2018 99,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc heavily corroded

TPMS lamp is on

Pass 17 Oct 2017 68,629 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 87,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 87,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 59,494 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre has slight cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 24 May 2016 77,546 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,092 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 51,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2015 65,385 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 41,205 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 41,205 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 51,892 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 38,556 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,140 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 33,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 25,149 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 18,003 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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V5 MAE is a 2007 Lexus GS450H in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V5 MAE, 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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V5 MAE is a 2007 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 1 April 2007.

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