2012 Lexus GS · 2,079 MOT tests
2012 Lexus GS reliability
2012 Lexus GSs fail 13.8% of first MOT tests, 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 11 GS years (2,079 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus GSs: 19.4%)
- 13.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus GSs: 19.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 58% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 78,121
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,079
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 64% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 88% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Lexus GS
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.8%
- Brakes2.6%
- Lights and electrics2.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Suspension1.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
- Wheels0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.49%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.3%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.06%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.01%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.91%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.87%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.59%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.67%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.75%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.22%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.79%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (2.69%)
Is a 2012 Lexus GS reliable?
2012 Lexus GSs fail 13.8% of first MOT tests, 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 11 GS years (2,079 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Lexus GS MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.49% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.3% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.06% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Lexus GS have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Lexus GS shows 78,121 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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