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YLZ 788

2012 Lexus Gs

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,393 mi
Last recorded77,393 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Gs58,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 788
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 77,393 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 72,288 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 67,707 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 63,202 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 57,060 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 57,052 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 51,565 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 46,922 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 39,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 31,019 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 22,187 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 22,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 17,639 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 13,299 miles

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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YLZ 788 is a 2012 Lexus Gs in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YLZ 788, 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 YLZ 788 registered?

YLZ 788 is a 2012 Lexus Gs, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is YLZ 788 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLZ 788 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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