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GL61 KMZ

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,630 mi
Last recorded59,630 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 KMZ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 59,630 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 59,627 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 55,358 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 53,808 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 53,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 51,552 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking pedal: anti-slip provision missing

Pass 23 Mar 2022 48,368 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 45,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Steamed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake pedal Anti-Slip rubber missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 44,794 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Pedal anti-slip rubber missing (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 39,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 35,819 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 27,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 27,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 20,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto?

Based on 3,986 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
5,104
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
319
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
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GL61 KMZ is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 52,301 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 Is 250 Advance Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL61 KMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL61 KMZ is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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