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YY56 CYV

2007 Lexus GS450H

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,158 mi
Last recorded85,158 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus GS450H81,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 CYV
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 85,158 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 85,158 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 79,640 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 79,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst during test (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst during brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 77,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 corners towards caliper; see central pipes also. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal see inner sill has been repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 77,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 corners towards caliper; see central pipes also. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal see inner sill has been repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid replenished (3.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 76,935 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 74,647 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 74,476 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 20 Jan 2022 72,479 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 69,847 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 67,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 67,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 64,652 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 64,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2018 62,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 62,271 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2017 59,372 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 56,162 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,913 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 43,823 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 33,018 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 23,696 miles

n/s/rear tyre has cut in outer wall rib

Pass 14 Jan 2011 20,307 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 31 Dec 2009 15,794 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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YY56 CYV is a 2007 Lexus GS450H in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YY56 CYV, 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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YY56 CYV is a 2007 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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