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RK62 XWE

2012 Lexus Gs

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,951 mi
Last recorded113,951 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Gs58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 XWE
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 113,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 113,824 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 103,281 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2024 94,183 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 85,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 85,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 82,073 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 66,812 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 59,003 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 57,297 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 46,967 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 35,254 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 35,254 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 31,581 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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RK62 XWE is a 2012 Lexus Gs in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RK62 XWE, 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 RK62 XWE registered?

RK62 XWE is a 2012 Lexus Gs, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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