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97 HJC

2012 Lexus Gs

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,432 mi
Last recorded83,432 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Gs58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 HJC
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 83,432 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 73,502 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 67,156 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 67,156 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 60,596 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 52,189 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 47,485 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 46,273 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 41,850 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 37,410 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges step treads not to cord at time of test.

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges step treads not to cord at time of test.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 34,865 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 34,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 28,456 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,866 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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97 HJC is a 2012 Lexus Gs in Grey with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 97 HJC, 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 97 HJC registered?

97 HJC is a 2012 Lexus Gs, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is 97 HJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 97 HJC 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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