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G3 GCE

2012 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,979 mi
Last recorded48,979 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 GCE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 48,979 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 48,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 46,591 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 44,881 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 43,207 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 38,533 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 31,626 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 30,872 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 29,788 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2017 25,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Pass 27 May 2016 19,764 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 19,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 May 2015 12,833 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 12,833 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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G3 GCE is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Red 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 G3 GCE, 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 G3 GCE registered?

G3 GCE is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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