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TSP 186

2012 Lexus Ls

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,597 mi
Last recorded121,597 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Ls61,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSP 186
MakeLexus
ModelLs
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 121,597 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body has heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 108,072 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 108,072 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 21 Mar 2024 100,593 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 90,912 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 82,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 82,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 75,701 miles

from front -- o/s and n/s rear flexy hoses / brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2021 75,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

from front -- o/s and n/s rear flexy hoses / brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 59,377 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 48,291 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 46,257 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 46,257 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 42,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jet deteriorating

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 42,084 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jet deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 32,731 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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TSP 186 is a 2012 Lexus Ls in Silver with a 4,969cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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 TSP 186, 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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TSP 186 is a 2012 Lexus Ls, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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