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F12 STW

2012 Lexus IS200

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,499 mi
Last recorded142,499 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS20073,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 STW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 142,499 miles

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

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 7 Apr 2025 131,108 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 131,105 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 119,622 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 119,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 109,413 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 98,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 88,770 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 75,615 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 43,441 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 26,359 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 19,570 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 19,570 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items on mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 12,581 miles

Both front tyres perished/cracking in between treads.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 12,395 miles

Front tyres perished/cracking in between treads.

Nearside front wiper slightly split but still clearing screen.

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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F12 STW is a 2012 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 73,269 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 IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F12 STW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F12 STW registered?

F12 STW is a 2012 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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