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L2 DCB

2012 Lexus Gs

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,751 mi
Last recorded54,751 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Gs58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 DCB
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 54,751 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 53,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 52,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 50,796 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 49,561 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 48,675 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 48,667 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 47,809 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 47,803 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 44,763 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Sep 2017 39,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 34,179 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,687 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Gs?

Based on 38,949 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
6,066
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 238
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 116
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 101
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L2 DCB is a 2012 Lexus Gs in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 58,784 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L2 DCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Gs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L2 DCB registered?

L2 DCB is a 2012 Lexus Gs, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for L2 DCB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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