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MW12 KVH

2012 Lexus GS250

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,592 mi
Last recorded69,592 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus GS25052,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 KVH
MakeLexus
ModelGS250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 69,592 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 58,152 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 53,508 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 53,508 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 50,385 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 44,943 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 42,349 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 35,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 31,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 tyres side walls perished/damaged but not down to the cords

Fail 28 Jun 2018 31,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all 4 tyres side walls perished/damaged but not down to the cords

Pass 29 Jun 2017 26,544 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 22,717 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 18,140 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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MW12 KVH is a 2012 Lexus GS250 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MW12 KVH, 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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MW12 KVH is a 2012 Lexus GS250, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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