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DY12 ZFE

2012 Lexus IS200

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,766 mi
Last recorded104,766 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS20073,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 ZFE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 104,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 99,989 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 93,873 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Jan 2023 86,568 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 86,568 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 80,762 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 72,215 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 72,215 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2020 68,332 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 59,436 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 50,808 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 43,091 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,840 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathering on edges

Offside Front tyre feathering on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,865 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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DY12 ZFE is a 2012 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 73,269 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY12 ZFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY12 ZFE registered?

DY12 ZFE is a 2012 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is DY12 ZFE safe to buy?

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