2007 Lexus Gs450H — MOT failures & pass rate
2,223 MOT tests on the 2007 Lexus Gs450H are in this dataset, and 82.8% of them passed. That is 9.6 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 10.7% of all tests — 5.0 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, position lamp and shock absorbers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 147 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 14.2% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 19.1% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 23.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 19.8% in 2021 to 16.8% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.7% | 238 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.7% | 126 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.6% | 125 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.7% | 104 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.3% | 50 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.8% | 41 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 147 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 109 |
| 3 | Shock absorbers | 102 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 71 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 70 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 50 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 23.8% | 530 |
| 2 | Tyres | 22.4% | 499 |
| 3 | Brakes | 22.1% | 492 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.5% | 211 |
| 5 | Other defects | 7.6% | 168 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 5.2% | 116 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 169 | 14.2% |
| 60-90k | 440 | 17.1% |
| 90-120k | 612 | 19.3% |
| 120-150k | 553 | 14.5% |
| 150k+ | 425 | 19.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 1,903 | 16.6% |
| Petrol | 108 | 15.7% |
| Electric | 107 | 27.1% |
| Other | 102 | 19.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 520 | 19.8% |
| 2022 | 487 | 15.8% |
| 2023 | 456 | 17.1% |
| 2024 | 390 | 16.2% |
| 2025 | 370 | 16.8% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Gs450H
On a 2007 Gs450H, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 10.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (10.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Tyres (5.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Lexus Gs450Hs pass their MOT?
82.8% of the 2,223 2007 Lexus Gs450H MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Lexus Gs450H?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.7% of tests, followed by brakes (5.7%).
Does the 2007 Gs450H get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.2% in the 30-60k band to 19.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,223 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.