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DA12 SXX

2012 Lexus GS250

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

144,939 mi
Last recorded144,939 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus GS25052,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 SXX
MakeLexus
ModelGS250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 144,939 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 138,234 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 126,527 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 113,075 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 113,075 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2022 102,981 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 84,857 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 75,739 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 64,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 56,612 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 49,290 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 34,889 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 22,186 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS250?

Based on 1,639 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
5,802
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault 8
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DA12 SXX is a 2012 Lexus GS250 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Lexus GS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 52,526 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS250 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA12 SXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus GS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DA12 SXX registered?

DA12 SXX is a 2012 Lexus GS250, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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