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Lexus GS450H - 2006

193.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2006 is 371.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus GS450H, model year 2006. Sample size: 278 cars, 569 tests and 1,101 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 278 cars

The 2006 Lexus GS450H demonstrates a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 194 defects per 100 vehicles against the average of 369. This model shows particularly strong performance in the categories of brakes, steering, and lights, with defect rates well below the average. While tyre wear is a common concern across vehicles of this age, the GS450H excels in other areas, notably with very few issues in visibility and body structure. Mileage-related trends indicate that defects increase with age and distance, but the Lexus consistently remains below average in most categories, highlighting its reliability.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 278 cars

More model years for Lexus GS450H

2006 2007 2008 2009

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 45.2% better
84.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 154.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 86.1% better
2.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 36.5% better
17.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.7 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 56.0% better
48.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 111.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 43.9% better
176.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.5 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 50.4% better
29.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 46.6% better
6.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 52.8% better
21.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 44.7 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 513 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 107
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 82
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 73
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 72
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 56
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 55
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 53
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 43
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 43
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 35

Serious faults (Top 10)

Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 8