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SM12 SVZ

2012 Lexus GS250

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

200,833 mi
Last recorded200,833 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus GS25052,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 SVZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS250
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 200,833 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 185,914 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 173,086 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 165,329 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 158,081 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 158,081 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2020 153,982 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 136,986 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 127,558 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 103,129 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 78,836 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,595 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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SM12 SVZ is a 2012 Lexus GS250 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM12 SVZ, 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 SM12 SVZ registered?

SM12 SVZ is a 2012 Lexus GS250, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is SM12 SVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 SVZ 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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