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DY12 ZFD

2012 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,373 mi
Last recorded117,373 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS22073,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 ZFD
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 117,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion under the car and at suspension parts

Pass 19 Jan 2024 108,318 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 96,755 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 96,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 88,759 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 79,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 70,273 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 70,237 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 59,424 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 48,886 miles

Nearside Front washer jet low but still cleaning screen

Pass 13 Jan 2017 41,325 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 33,095 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 23,128 miles

advise n/s and o/s/f tyres feathering on inner and outer edges

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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DY12 ZFD is a 2012 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 73,223 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY12 ZFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY12 ZFD registered?

DY12 ZFD is a 2012 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is DY12 ZFD safe to buy?

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