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GY12 YVU

2012 Lexus Gs

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,409 mi
Last recorded155,409 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Gs58,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 YVU
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 155,409 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 138,081 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 119,172 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 103,508 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 87,339 miles

Central Rear Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 87,339 miles

Central Rear Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 75,329 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 61,088 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 50,358 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 40,726 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,115 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 31,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 22,799 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)

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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GY12 YVU is a 2012 Lexus Gs in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GY12 YVU, 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 GY12 YVU registered?

GY12 YVU is a 2012 Lexus Gs, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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The MOT history for GY12 YVU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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