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GU12 SNX

2012 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,594 mi
Last recorded62,594 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 SNX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 62,594 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 60,183 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 56,346 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 54,102 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 50,647 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 48,035 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 43,969 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 43,969 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 40,261 miles

eml light on

Fail 6 Mar 2018 40,261 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

Pass 1 Mar 2017 34,816 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,726 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 26,726 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,410 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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GU12 SNX is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 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 GU12 SNX, 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 GU12 SNX registered?

GU12 SNX is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is GU12 SNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 SNX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU12 SNX have outstanding finance?

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