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YB12 VMZ

2012 Lexus GS250

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,264 mi
Last recorded93,264 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus GS25052,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 VMZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 93,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

the tps warning lamp is on

Fail 7 Jul 2025 93,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

the tps warning lamp is on

Pass 5 Jul 2024 86,127 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn inside edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn inside edge

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 78,937 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 78,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 71,838 miles

tpms light is on on dash

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear suspension has surface corrosion

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jul 2021 64,343 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 64,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 57,926 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 52,492 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 43,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 35,030 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 28,780 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 23,540 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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YB12 VMZ is a 2012 Lexus GS250 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YB12 VMZ, 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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YB12 VMZ is a 2012 Lexus GS250, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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