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EK12 FMA

2012 Lexus Is F

Black Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,665 mi
Last recorded99,665 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is F53,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 FMA
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 99,665 miles

NSF Headlight Water Ingress

Pass 23 Jan 2025 89,777 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 89,777 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 86,922 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 81,499 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 75,343 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay, Undersealed.

Pass 29 Jan 2021 71,094 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 67,600 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 60,705 miles

Nearside Front washer jet weak .

Fail 31 Jan 2019 60,705 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 53,949 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 48,604 miles

car only just within mot limits

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 12 Feb 2016 44,898 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Lexus Is F?

Based on 3,311 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
4,933
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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EK12 FMA is a 2012 Lexus Is F in Black with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Is F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,831 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is F fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK12 FMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was EK12 FMA registered?

EK12 FMA is a 2012 Lexus Is F, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is EK12 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 FMA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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