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EK12 FMM

2012 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,849 mi
Last recorded71,849 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 FMM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 71,849 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 69,701 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 66,002 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 62,753 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 60,104 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 57,477 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 49,798 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 49,798 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 12 Mar 2018 42,793 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,968 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 35,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,800 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 27,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,205 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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EK12 FMM is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EK12 FMM, 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 EK12 FMM registered?

EK12 FMM is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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