2007 · 17 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2007 Lexus Gs450h MOT pass rate and common faults

340 MOT tests in 2024. 75.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

133Well above average
Passed first time75.9%
Failed or needed repairs24.1%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 340 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low3.8%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.9%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.4%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%
  8. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics18.2%
  2. Brakes10.0%
  3. Tyres6.5%
  4. Suspension4.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  6. Body & chassis1.8%
  7. Steering1.5%
  8. Wheels1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak12.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.5%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases7.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Lexus Gs450h?

In 2024, 75.9% of 2007 Lexus Gs450h cars passed their MOT first time, across 340 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Lexus Gs450h?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: too low; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Lexus Gs450h reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 133, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).