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EA12 NHE

2012 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,819 mi
Last recorded69,819 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 NHE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 69,819 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 62,269 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides[outer walls] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 56,069 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords walls both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 56,069 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords walls both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 51,068 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides [outer walls] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 46,852 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 41,421 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 39,236 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 36,572 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 32,487 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 32,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wiper slightly damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Valve stem slightly damaged n/s/r and n/s/f (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 28,120 miles

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 9 Feb 2016 24,027 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 19,557 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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EA12 NHE is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 49,224 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 IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA12 NHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA12 NHE registered?

EA12 NHE is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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