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LV12 SXT

2012 Lexus GS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,523 mi
Last recorded82,523 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus GS25052,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 SXT
MakeLexus
ModelGS250
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 82,523 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 75,084 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 69,438 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 60,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn & inner tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn & inner tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 53,761 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 53,761 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 45,455 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 45,207 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front steering wheel off set

Pass 3 Apr 2019 39,624 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 33,900 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 27,768 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 27,768 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 22,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,875 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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LV12 SXT is a 2012 Lexus GS250 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LV12 SXT, 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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What year was LV12 SXT registered?

LV12 SXT is a 2012 Lexus GS250, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is LV12 SXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 SXT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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