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Lexus GS450H - 2007

191.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2007 is 357.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus GS450H, model year 2007. Sample size: 378 cars, 744 tests and 1,428 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 378 cars

The 2007 Lexus GS450H has a significantly lower overall defect rate, with only 192 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 352 defects, representing a 46% improvement. This model shows a clear trend of increasing defects with mileage, particularly peaking at 418 defects per 100 vehicles for those between 62,000 and 93,000 miles. Notably, the GS450H excels in several categories, including brakes, steering, and visibility, where it outperforms the average by substantial margins. Overall, this vehicle appears to be a reliable choice, particularly in comparison to its peers from the same year.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 378 cars

More model years for Lexus GS450H

2006 2007 2008 2009

Other models from Lexus

Lexus CT Lexus ES Lexus GS Lexus GS300 Lexus GS450H Lexus IS Lexus IS200 Lexus IS220 Lexus IS250 Lexus IS300 Lexus LC Lexus LS Lexus LS400 Lexus LS430 Lexus LS600H Lexus NX Lexus NX 350H Lexus RX Lexus RX300 Lexus RX350 Lexus RX400H Lexus RX450H Lexus SC430 Lexus UX Lexus UX 300E

Categories

Brakes
▲ 34.2% better
93.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 141.7 / 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
▲ 73.0% better
5.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 62.6% better
9.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 46.7% better
54.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.9 / 100 tests
  • Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 43.2% better
178.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.0 / 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 suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 47.4% better
28.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 54.8 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 82.6% better
1.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 74.3% better
11.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 43.9 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 498 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: 190
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 121
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 90
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 79
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 66
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 63
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 55
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 52
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 49
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 39

Serious faults (Top 10)

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Headlamp levelling device inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 9