2009 · 15 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2009 Lexus Gs450h MOT pass rate and common faults

206 MOT tests in 2024. 78.6% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

135Well above average
Passed first time78.6%
Failed or needed repairs21.4%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 206 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.4%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    6 marked dangerous
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  9. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.0%
  2. Suspension7.3%
  3. Tyres7.3%
  4. Brakes4.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  6. Body & chassis2.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  8. Steering1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.3%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases7.3%

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: shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. 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 2009 Lexus Gs450h?

In 2024, 78.6% of 2009 Lexus Gs450h cars passed their MOT first time, across 206 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Lexus Gs450h?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; position lamp: not working; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Lexus Gs450h reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 135, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).