2012 Lexus GS 2.5L Petrol · LX62 RKV
2012 Lexus GS (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 66,054 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS GS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX62 RKV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 66,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LX62 RKV MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Lexus Gs (LX62 RKV) between October 2022 and October 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.
LX62 RKV Mileage History
- 19/10/202258,376 mi
- 17/10/202361,354 mi+2,978 mi
- 16/10/202464,672 mi+3,318 mi
- 13/10/202566,054 mi+1,382 mi
Average of roughly 2,573 miles per year across 4 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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LEXUS GS Model Intelligence & Reliability
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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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