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FL12 VGD

2012 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,616 mi
Last recorded95,616 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 VGD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 95,616 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 89,656 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 84,045 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 84,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 80,825 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 73,344 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 70,773 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 70,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 65,903 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 65,903 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 57,988 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 50,740 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,861 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,007 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,607 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FL12 VGD is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL12 VGD, 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 FL12 VGD registered?

FL12 VGD is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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