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MT12 TKA

2012 Lexus Gs

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,683 mi
Last recorded158,683 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Gs58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 TKA
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 158,683 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 152,259 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear suspensions system corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 150,762 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 150,761 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 140,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 140,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 125,319 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 125,319 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 108,106 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 108,106 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 80,080 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing slightly low.

Front number plate slight damage.

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front Wiper blade starting to split.

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

Noise on n/s/r brake when wheel rotated.

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

n/s/r bumper slight damage.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 66,197 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,842 miles

2 stone chip in front screen rear brake discs rusty

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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MT12 TKA is a 2012 Lexus Gs in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MT12 TKA, 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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MT12 TKA is a 2012 Lexus Gs, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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