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SR05 GSR

2012 Lexus Gs

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,741 mi
Last recorded78,741 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Gs58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 GSR
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 78,741 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 69,979 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 60,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 50,598 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 42,040 miles

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

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

cover sills and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2020 33,810 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 27,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 13 Aug 2019 27,641 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Aug 2018 20,713 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 20,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 16,482 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 15,090 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 12,970 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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SR05 GSR is a 2012 Lexus Gs in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SR05 GSR, 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 SR05 GSR registered?

SR05 GSR is a 2012 Lexus Gs, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SR05 GSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR05 GSR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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