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H4 VCA

2012 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,220 mi
Last recorded79,220 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 VCA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 79,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 65,817 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 65,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 53,609 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 43,016 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 42,356 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 39,864 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 39,447 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 36,818 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 30,982 miles

front tyres worn badly

Pass 28 Feb 2017 27,751 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2016 23,632 miles

Nearside front Tyre worn on inner edge, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Offside front Tyre worn on inner edge, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 19,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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H4 VCA is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H4 VCA, 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 H4 VCA registered?

H4 VCA is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is H4 VCA safe to buy?

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