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L5 HYB

2012 Lexus LS600H

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

196,307 mi
Last recorded196,307 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus LS600H74,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 HYB
MakeLexus
ModelLS600H
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 196,307 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 195,901 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside park brake efficiency low

Pass 4 Nov 2024 185,603 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 185,207 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2023 177,110 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 169,509 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 163,317 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 157,306 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 139,118 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 117,005 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 96,741 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 76,750 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 74,006 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 62,188 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Lexus LS600H?

Based on 7,675 MOT tests across 593 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
5,807
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
593
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 91
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 50
Headlamp aim too low 24
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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L5 HYB is a 2012 Lexus LS600H in Grey with a 4,969cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus LS600H models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 74,228 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 LS600H fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L5 HYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS600H typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus LS600H is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L5 HYB registered?

L5 HYB is a 2012 Lexus LS600H, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is L5 HYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 HYB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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