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EF61 TKU

2012 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,604 mi
Last recorded58,604 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 TKU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 58,604 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 55,212 miles

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

Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 52,069 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 22 Aug 2022 48,507 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 45,876 miles

Offside headlamp misty

Pass 20 Aug 2020 44,765 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 41,896 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 37,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EF61 TKU is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF61 TKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF61 TKU registered?

EF61 TKU is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is EF61 TKU safe to buy?

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