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AV12 CSU

2012 Lexus GS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,155 mi
Last recorded97,155 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus GS25052,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 CSU
MakeLexus
ModelGS250
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 97,155 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 90,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 90,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 79,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 77,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 74,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear heat shield broken

Pass 4 Dec 2020 72,112 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 69,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 64,160 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 58,773 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 50,042 miles

Front Tyres feathering on edges

Pass 10 May 2016 37,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre delaminated inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre delaminated inner edge

Pass 14 May 2015 27,091 miles

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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AV12 CSU is a 2012 Lexus GS250 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV12 CSU, 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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AV12 CSU is a 2012 Lexus GS250, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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