2012 Lexus GS 3.5L Petrol · E10 HBB
2012 Lexus GS (3.5L, petrol). First registered 17 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 108,083 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS GS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,083 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E10 HBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 108,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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E10 HBB 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 (E10 HBB) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
E10 HBB Mileage History
- 29/10/202264,753 mi
- 25/10/202380,850 mi+16,097 mi
- 10/11/202381,229 mi+379 mi
- 07/11/202496,581 mi+15,352 mi
- 03/11/2025108,083 mi+11,502 mi
Average of roughly 14,373 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: 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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