2009 Lexus GS · 1,290 MOT tests
2009 Lexus GS reliability
2009 Lexus GSs fail 19.8% of first MOT tests, 51% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 11 GS years (1,290 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus GSs: 19.4%)
- 19.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus GSs: 19.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 51% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 88,915
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,290
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 73% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Lexus GS
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.7%
- Tyres6%
- Suspension5.4%
- Brakes3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Body, chassis and structure1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.33%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.95%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.78%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.71%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.47%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.47%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.08%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (9.46%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.67%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.05%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.65%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (3.8%)
Is a 2009 Lexus GS reliable?
2009 Lexus GSs fail 19.8% of first MOT tests, 51% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 11 GS years (1,290 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Lexus GS MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.33% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (2.95% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (1.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Lexus GS have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Lexus GS shows 88,915 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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