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Y5 OAM

2012 Lexus GS250

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,296 mi
Last recorded85,296 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus GS25052,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 OAM
MakeLexus
ModelGS250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 85,296 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 72,807 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 72,804 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 66,242 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 58,870 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 55,148 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 55,145 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 50,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 44,352 miles

Nearside Front rattle inside tyre when rotated

Pass 11 Jun 2018 37,998 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 235/45/18 y Michelin sport (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 33,178 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cut and tread low

Pass 10 Jun 2016 26,997 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 19,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Lexus GS250?

Based on 1,639 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
5,802
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault 8
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Y5 OAM is a 2012 Lexus GS250 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 GS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 52,526 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 GS250 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y5 OAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus GS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y5 OAM is a 2012 Lexus GS250, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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