2012 Lexus Gs250 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2012 Lexus Gs250 passed 90.1% of its 568 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 21.7% of the time, so this is 11.9pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (3.5%) and tyres (3.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, tread depth and wipers — brake pads alone was recorded 19 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.0% in the 30-60k band and 0.0% in the 120-150k band, a 7.0-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.5% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 3.5% | 20 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.0% | 17 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.6% | 15 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 12 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.4% | 8 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.5% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 19 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 9 |
| 3 | Wipers | 9 |
| 4 | Washers | 8 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 6 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.5% | 122 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.3% | 104 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.6% | 49 |
| 4 | Suspension | 8.5% | 48 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.3% | 13 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 8 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 171 | 7.0% |
| 60-90k | 208 | 12.5% |
| 90-120k | 99 | 14.1% |
| 120-150k | 39 | 0.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 116 | 10.3% |
| 2022 | 112 | 7.1% |
| 2023 | 110 | 8.2% |
| 2024 | 117 | 12.8% |
| 2025 | 113 | 10.6% |
What to check before buying a 2012 Gs250
On a 2012 Gs250, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (3.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Tyres (3.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (2.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2012 Lexus Gs250s pass their MOT?
90.1% of the 568 2012 Lexus Gs250 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Lexus Gs250?
Brakes, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by tyres (3.0%).
Does the 2012 Gs250 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.0% in the 30-60k band to 0.0% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 568 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.