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PJ05 PTJ

2012 Lexus Gs

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,961 mi
Last recorded79,961 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Gs58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 PTJ
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 79,961 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 77,379 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 72,421 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 65,890 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 59,216 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 59,047 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 52,853 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 46,391 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 46,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 36,666 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 31,601 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2017 25,136 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 1.8mm

Offside Rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 7 Jul 2016 17,198 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 15,740 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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PJ05 PTJ is a 2012 Lexus Gs in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJ05 PTJ, 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 PJ05 PTJ registered?

PJ05 PTJ is a 2012 Lexus Gs, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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The MOT history for PJ05 PTJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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