2012 Lexus GS 3.5L Petrol · CH53 LXS
2012 Lexus GS (3.5L, petrol). First registered 25 May 2012. Recorded mileage 156,140 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS GS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CH53 LXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 156,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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CH53 LXS 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 (CH53 LXS) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CH53 LXS Mileage History
- 09/11/2022133,808 mi
- 09/11/2022133,810 mi+2 mi
- 06/12/2023141,164 mi+7,354 mi
- 03/12/2024148,751 mi+7,587 mi
- 01/12/2025156,140 mi+7,389 mi
Average of roughly 7,295 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Lexus Lexus GS (Mk4)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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