2012 LEXUS — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- LEXUS
- Year
- 2012
- Fuel
- HYBRID ELECTRIC
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1791 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 27 March 2027 (286 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 28,804 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 80/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2012 Lexus has 14 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 28,804 miles. The two unexplained MOT failures in 2019 and 2021 also warrant further investigation.
The mileage trajectory shows consistent, normal usage averaging 7,075 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent spike in annual usage (8,000+ miles) that aligns with the car's age and maintenance.
Things to check
- Recurring tyre advisories across 10 tests (Mar 2019, Feb 2020, Feb 2021, Feb 2022, Feb 2023, Feb 2024, Mar 2025, Mar 2026) indicate chronic wear.
- Recurring brake pad advisories across 3 tests (Mar 2019, Feb 2020, Feb 2021) and a recent brake disc advisory (Mar 2026) point to ongoing brake system wear.
- Two unexplained MOT failures in 2019 and 2021 with no defect details provided, requiring seller clarification.
- The 2012 Lexus has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, but the recurring advisories on critical safety systems (tyres, brakes) are a concern.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until March 2027, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
- Consistent, normal mileage for its age (7,075 miles/year), suggesting regular use without abuse.
- No major structural failures or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 28,804 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 45,554 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 49,781 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 51,563 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2019 | FAIL | 58,662 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Mar 2019 | PASS | 58,662 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 64,782 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2021 | FAIL | 67,374 mi |
PRS Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 67,374 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 70,123 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 79,174 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 83,701 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 92,457 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| Mar 2026 | PASS | 100,800 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV12 DRO, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.