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XCZ 1049

2012 Lexus Gs

White Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,941 mi
Last recorded186,941 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Gs58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCZ 1049
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 186,941 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 186,940 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm FRONT AND REAR ALL ROUND (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 167,223 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 144,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2021 130,807 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 129,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 119,167 miles

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 103,767 miles

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2017 86,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 67,650 miles

Centre Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Centre Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Shock absorber seal slightly weeping (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Shock absorber seal slightly weeping (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2016 67,618 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside of tyre worn exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside of tyre worn exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Centre Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Shock absorber seal slightly weeping (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Shock absorber seal slightly weeping (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 45,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR tyre worn on inner edge.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

OSR tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Lexus Gs?

Based on 38,949 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
6,066
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 238
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 116
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 101
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XCZ 1049 is a 2012 Lexus Gs in White with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 58,784 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 Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XCZ 1049, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Gs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XCZ 1049 registered?

XCZ 1049 is a 2012 Lexus Gs, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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