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GU12 YVY

2012 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,381 mi
Last recorded160,381 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 YVY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 160,381 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 160,362 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 147,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 131,140 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 131,140 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2022 114,795 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 98,725 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 87,805 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 73,709 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on tread .

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 73,709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on tread .

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 57,293 miles

Central Front Lower chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Aug 2018 57,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake insecure pad retaining pin (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 40,006 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

STONE CHIP ON SCREEN .

Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,225 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 21,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YVY is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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