2008 · 16 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2008 Lexus Gs450h MOT pass rate and common faults

330 MOT tests in 2024. 75.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

132Well above average
Passed first time75.1%
Failed or needed repairs24.9%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 330 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    12 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    9 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.5%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  9. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.8%
  2. Brakes9.4%
  3. Tyres6.1%
  4. Suspension5.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.5%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.7%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.4%

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 2008 Lexus Gs450h?

In 2024, 75.1% of 2008 Lexus Gs450h cars passed their MOT first time, across 330 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Lexus Gs450h?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Lexus Gs450h reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 132, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).