2012 Lexus LS 5.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · LJM 947
2012 Lexus LS (5.0L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 27 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 62,399 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS LS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJM 947 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2025
- 62,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJM 947 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Lexus Ls (LJM 947) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LJM 947 Mileage History
- 05/07/202253,468 mi
- 21/06/202357,131 mi+3,663 mi
- 17/06/202460,000 mi+2,869 mi
- 08/07/202562,399 mi+2,399 mi
Average of roughly 2,968 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Lexus Lexus LS (Mk4)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Control Arm Bushing WearModerate
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- Brake Actuator FailureSerious
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