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MJ12 VCA

2012 Lexus Gs

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,246 mi
Last recorded75,246 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Gs58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 VCA
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 75,246 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 72,621 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 70,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm of tread at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm of tread at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 70,595 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing One nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm of tread at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm of tread at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 67,960 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 62,985 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 58,632 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 58,631 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2020 56,512 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 52,085 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 52,085 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2018 43,689 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 43,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2017 36,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 28,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2016 28,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 22,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MJ12 VCA is a 2012 Lexus Gs in Blue with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ12 VCA, 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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MJ12 VCA is a 2012 Lexus Gs, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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