2006 · 18 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2006 Lexus Gs450h MOT pass rate and common faults

254 MOT tests in 2024. 70.5% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

126Well above average
Passed first time70.5%
Failed or needed repairs29.5%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 254 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%
    21 marked dangerous
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.9%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.1%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low2.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high2.0%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    8 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.7%
  2. Brakes12.6%
  3. Suspension10.6%
  4. Tyres7.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  7. Body & chassis3.5%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.6%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak11.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.8%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.3%

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: 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 2006 Lexus Gs450h?

In 2024, 70.5% of 2006 Lexus Gs450h cars passed their MOT first time, across 254 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Lexus Gs450h?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Lexus Gs450h reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 126, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).