2012 Lexus GS 3.5L Hybrid electric · HY62 LHA

The most recent MOT on 2025-10-07 shows the vehicle passed with recorded defects, including nearside and offside rear brake discs that were worn, pitted, or scored but not seriously weakened. Front and rear tyres also had slight damage, cracking, or perishing. A separate failed MOT on the same date listed the same brake disc and tyre issues, plus a missing offside rear road wheel fixing. This inconsistency suggests potential administrative error or a retest, but the presence of repeated brake and tyre defects raises concerns. The pattern of defects focuses on brake discs and tyres , with no major safety issues reported in earlier MOTs (2022–2024). The 2025 entries indicate a shift from previously clean records, though the exact cause of the failed MOT remains unclear. The vehicle’s low mileage (76,456 miles over 14 years) suggests infrequent use or long periods of inactivity, which can accelerate tyre aging and brake component degradation through corrosion or lack of use. However, the absence of major wear-related defects (e.g., suspension, drivetrain) implies the car may not have been heavily driven. The condition trend shows no clear worsening —the 2025 defects are similar to those in the failed MOT, but no new critical issues were noted. The low mileage complicates assessing wear, as it may mask or exaggerate certain faults.