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SM61 YZB

2012 Lexus Gs

Silver Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,926 mi
Last recorded87,926 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Gs58,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 YZB
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 87,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 79,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 71,646 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear tyres 3 mm

Pass 22 Dec 2021 65,681 miles

Exhaust and mountings corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 62,119 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 55,292 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 46,290 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 46,290 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

both rear tyres close to limit and are perishing on side walls 245/40/18 97Y

Pass 28 Aug 2017 41,420 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 41,420 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2016 36,798 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,480 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 27,889 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 11,329 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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SM61 YZB is a 2012 Lexus Gs in Silver 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 SM61 YZB, 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 SM61 YZB registered?

SM61 YZB is a 2012 Lexus Gs, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is SM61 YZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 YZB 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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