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Lexus GS450H - 2008

175.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2008 is 340.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus GS450H, model year 2008. Sample size: 361 cars, 714 tests and 1,254 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 361 cars

The 2008 Lexus GS450H has an overall defect rate of 176 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average for the same year at 337 per 100, marking a 48% improvement. This model particularly excels in categories such as brakes, steering, and visibility, showing better performance than average with notable reductions in defect rates. Most mileage segments reflect an increase in defects as mileage rises, but even the highest mileage group (over 124,000 miles) shows fewer defects than the overall average for the year. There are no standout categories where the GS450H underperforms compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 361 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
▲ 45.1% better
73.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 133.1 / 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
▲ 70.6% better
5.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 28.1% better
18.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 52.0% better
44.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 46.3% better
166.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 310.3 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • 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
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 46.4% better
27.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 52.5% better
4.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 72.1% better
11.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.2 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 481 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: 158
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 85
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 80
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 68
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 67
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 62
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 53
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 50
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 41
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 39

Serious faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 9