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DG62 ZVF

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,706 mi
Last recorded166,706 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 ZVF
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 166,706 miles

general corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

Pass 4 Sep 2024 162,046 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 161,046 miles

park brake pedal has no anti slip device

Fail 2 Aug 2023 161,039 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

park brake pedal has no anti slip device

Fail 31 Mar 2023 160,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted , also very low in tyre depth (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 142,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just passes (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just meets min requirement (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 141,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just passes (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just meets min requirement (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 124,875 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 124,873 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slightly (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake just meets min standard, suggest having the brakes serviced asap.

Pass 25 Apr 2020 112,349 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just passes , suggest having the brakes serviced (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 90,450 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 90,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam the light cuts out . (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 62,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 62,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 38,921 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 38,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 19,521 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 17,640 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto?

Based on 3,986 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
5,104
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
319
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
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DG62 ZVF is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 52,301 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG62 ZVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG62 ZVF is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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