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EY12 ZGN

2012 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,651 mi
Last recorded103,651 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 ZGN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 103,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2024 88,564 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Apr 2023 79,625 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 79,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bolts into hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 71,838 miles

Front foglamps inop

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

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 5 Apr 2022 71,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front foglamps inop

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

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 23 Dec 2020 59,617 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 50,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 43,884 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 35,057 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 25,460 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 17,356 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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EY12 ZGN is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EY12 ZGN, 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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EY12 ZGN is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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