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Lexus GS450H - 2009

161.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2009 is 311.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus GS450H, model year 2009. Sample size: 228 cars, 478 tests and 771 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 228 cars

The 2009 Lexus GS450H has an overall defect rate of 161 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the yearly average of 310 defects per 100 vehicles, marking a 48% improvement. The model shows particularly strong performance in several categories, with notably fewer issues in brakes, steering, and visibility compared to the average car. While defects tend to increase with mileage, the Lexus maintains relatively consistent performance across different mileage segments, especially between 31,000 and 93,000 miles. Overall, this model stands out for its reliability and lower defect rates in critical areas.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 228 cars

More model years for Lexus GS450H

2006 2007 2008 2009

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 23.8% better
89.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 117.5 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 82.2% better
2.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 69.7% better
7.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 43.1% better
46.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 80.9 / 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
▲ 49.9% better
150.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 299.8 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
Body/Structure
▲ 47.5% better
21.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.5 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 85.5% better
5.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 34.4 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 454 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: 87
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 66
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 54
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 37
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 34
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 28
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 27
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 26

Serious faults (Top 10)

A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 5