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LJM 947

2012 Lexus Ls

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,399 mi
Last recorded62,399 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Ls61,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJM 947
MakeLexus
ModelLs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine4,969cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 62,399 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 60,000 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 57,131 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 53,468 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 49,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight leak but stopping dirt getting in

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges balding

Pass 13 Jul 2020 46,290 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 39,419 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 32,450 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 31,799 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 31,799 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 23,977 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 19,270 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Ls?

Based on 8,968 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
5,537
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 35
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LJM 947 is a 2012 Lexus Ls in Black with a 4,969cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Ls models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 61,200 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Ls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJM 947, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Ls typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Ls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJM 947 registered?

LJM 947 is a 2012 Lexus Ls, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is LJM 947 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJM 947 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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