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FT61 EXX

2012 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Lexus IS20073,269 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 EXX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025
Pass 21 Feb 2023 234,465 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 234,465 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022
Pass 8 Apr 2019 198,840 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 198,840 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 173,770 miles

Coolant leak Engine. ()

Long handbrake travel.

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 173,770 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak Engine. ()

Long handbrake travel.

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 153,470 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 152,820 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 131,455 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 94,817 miles

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 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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FT61 EXX is a 2012 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 2,231cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FT61 EXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FT61 EXX?

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What year was FT61 EXX registered?

FT61 EXX is a 2012 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is FT61 EXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 EXX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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