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YP12 VCC

2012 Lexus Gs

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,422 mi
Last recorded149,422 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Gs58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 VCC
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 149,422 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 149,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 139,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 130,095 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 130,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 119,427 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 119,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2022 109,290 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 98,758 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 89,097 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 79,701 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,795 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges advise new tyres

Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,073 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 61,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 50,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 41,062 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 40,925 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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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YP12 VCC is a 2012 Lexus Gs in Grey with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YP12 VCC, 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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YP12 VCC is a 2012 Lexus Gs, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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