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DC12 HPZ

2012 Lexus Gs

Black Other 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,958 mi
Last recorded102,958 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Gs58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC12 HPZ
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 102,958 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 102,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 96,300 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 96,300 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 87,922 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 83,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 78,877 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 78,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small slit on inner sidewall, no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 74,283 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 71,384 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 66,413 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 61,039 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,069 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 51,547 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 41,827 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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DC12 HPZ is a 2012 Lexus Gs in Black with a 3,456cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DC12 HPZ, 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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DC12 HPZ is a 2012 Lexus Gs, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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