2012 Lexus GS 2.5L Petrol · GL62 FDE

Most recent MOT (2025‑12‑16 – PASS) The car passed the test at 82,865 mi, but three items were flagged as advisory defects: the off‑side front brake pipe is corroded and covered in grease, and both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit (2.8 mm on the nearside and 2.2 mm on the off‑side). These are not failures, but they indicate components that will need attention soon. Recurring pattern Tyre wear appears repeatedly across the record – rear tyres were close to the limit in 2022, the front tyre was at the limit in 2024, and now both rear tyres are again near‑limit. The only brake‑related issue recorded was a worn pad on the nearside rear in early 2024 (failed test) and the corrosion on the front brake pipe in 2025. The tyre‑pressure monitoring system also failed in early 2024, though it was not mentioned again in later tests. Trend assessment The defect pattern is fairly stable rather than rapidly worsening: the car has consistently been driven with tyres approaching the minimum tread depth, and the brake pipe corrosion is a new advisory item. There is no evidence of new major failures, but the repeat tyre wear suggests the current set may be nearing the end of its service life. Mileage versus age At roughly 5,900 mi yr⁻¹, the 2012 Lexus GS has low mileage for a 14‑year‑old vehicle. This could mean the car has been used lightly, which would generally reduce wear on engine and drivetrain parts. However, low annual mileage can also indicate long periods of storage, during which components such as brakes and tyres can deteriorate (e.g., corrosion on the brake pipe).