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WM12 HKU

2012 Lexus GS250

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,490 mi
Last recorded145,490 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus GS25052,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 HKU
MakeLexus
ModelGS250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 145,490 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 130,595 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 113,414 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 113,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 97,362 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 89,130 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 71,288 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 61,419 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 61,419 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 52,411 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 44,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 36,604 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 26,831 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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WM12 HKU 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 WM12 HKU, 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 WM12 HKU registered?

WM12 HKU is a 2012 Lexus GS250, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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