2012 Lexus GS 3.5L Other · DC12 HPZ
2012 Lexus GS (3.5L, other). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 102,695 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS GS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- Other · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC12 HPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/04/2026
- 102,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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DC12 HPZ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Lexus Gs (DC12 HPZ) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
DC12 HPZ Mileage History
- 10/03/202383,737 mi
- 27/02/202487,922 mi+4,185 mi
- 14/04/202596,300 mi+8,378 mi
- 16/04/202596,300 mi
- 10/04/2026102,695 mi+6,395 mi
Average of roughly 6,143 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: Below Average
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- 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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