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WJ08 YJW

2008 Lexus GS450H

Red Electric 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

71,667 mi
Last recorded71,667 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS450H75,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 YJW
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,456cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 71,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 64,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS system fault

both rear brake shields corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 56,296 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 49,679 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe mounts corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 45,479 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 44,289 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 43,750 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sub frame mounts

Pass 29 Oct 2018 41,915 miles

Advise Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Advise slight corrosion to suspension components

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 39,567 miles

All tyres slightly cracking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

Slight corrosion to all brake discs

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2016 37,386 miles

Advise engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Advise slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 26 Oct 2015 35,544 miles

Advise plastic covers in engine bay,and underneath

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 32,686 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 30,304 miles

split in near side rear tyre

Fail 3 May 2013 30,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

split in near side rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,279 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,089 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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WJ08 YJW is a 2008 Lexus GS450H in Red with a 3,456cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Lexus GS450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 75,118 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ08 YJW, 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 18 years old, this Lexus GS450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ08 YJW is a 2008 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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