2012 · 12 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2012 Lexus GS MOT pass rate and common faults

446 MOT tests in 2024. 82.3% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

128Well above average
Passed first time82.3%
Failed or needed repairs17.7%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 446 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    20 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    15 marked dangerous
  3. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative2.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    10 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    6 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.7%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres10.8%
  2. Lights & electrics4.3%
  3. Brakes3.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  5. Suspension1.6%
  6. Wheels0.7%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.5%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Lexus GS?

In 2024, 82.3% of 2012 Lexus GS cars passed their MOT first time, across 446 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Lexus GS?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2012 Lexus GS reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 128, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).