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RU55 AWL

2012 Lexus Gs

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,691 mi
Last recorded100,691 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Gs58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 AWL
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 100,691 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 90,376 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 80,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 75,698 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 67,655 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 67,655 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 61,636 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 61,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 52,733 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 44,786 miles

little reserve parking brake travel

Pass 26 Oct 2017 36,115 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 34,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 5 May 2016 30,447 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 25,909 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 25,909 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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RU55 AWL is a 2012 Lexus Gs in Red with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RU55 AWL, 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 RU55 AWL registered?

RU55 AWL is a 2012 Lexus Gs, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is RU55 AWL safe to buy?

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