2012 Lexus GS 3.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · AE55 ELS
2012 Lexus GS (3.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 04 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 163,591 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS GS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE55 ELS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/12/2025
- 163,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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AE55 ELS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Lexus Gs (AE55 ELS) between January 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AE55 ELS Mileage History
- 14/01/2023133,302 mi
- 12/01/2024144,829 mi+11,527 mi
- 13/01/2024144,831 mi+2 mi
- 08/01/2025157,166 mi+12,335 mi
- 31/12/2025163,591 mi+6,425 mi
Average of roughly 10,223 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Lexus Lexus GS (Mk4)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2012 model year cars.
- Clogged Hybrid Battery Cooling FilterModerate
Dust, pet hair and road grime accumulate on the hybrid battery intake filter behind the rear seats on GS 300h and GS 450h models. A blocked filter reduces airflow to the nickel-metal hydride pack, triggering a Hybrid System Fault warning and, if ignored, causing the battery to overheat and degrade prematurely. Regular filter cleaning is the standard preventive fix, while a failed battery replacement is expensive.
- Seizing Rear Brake CalipersModerate
The rear brake caliper slider pins on the GS Mk4 can seize due to road salt and moisture ingress, particularly on cars used for short urban trips where the brakes do not reach self-cleaning temperatures. This causes uneven pad wear, a dragging brake, reduced fuel economy and MOT failure. Sticky rear calipers are a common age-related annoyance on executive saloons kept in damp UK conditions.
- Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) Damper Oil LeakageModerate
Higher-spec GS Mk4 models fitted with Adaptive Variable Suspension can develop leaking dampers as the seals perish with age. Oil mist on the shock absorber body, a bouncy ride and uneven ride height are typical signs. OEM AVS dampers are expensive to replace, making this a costly repair on high-mileage executive saloons.
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