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AE55 ELS

2012 Lexus Gs

Turquoise Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

163,591 mi
Last recorded163,591 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Gs58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 ELS
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2012
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 163,591 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 157,166 miles

Front both sides front tyres wearing and nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 13 Jan 2024 144,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 144,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 133,302 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 119,338 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 109,159 miles

Front no clear visual on brake pads. Check at next service with wheels off

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords No cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 101,964 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 89,070 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 81,473 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 62,478 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 62,185 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 61,439 miles

emissions not tested

Pass 28 Oct 2015 49,735 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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AE55 ELS is a 2012 Lexus Gs in Turquoise with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE55 ELS, 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 AE55 ELS registered?

AE55 ELS is a 2012 Lexus Gs, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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