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HV12 FYH

2012 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,411 mi
Last recorded169,411 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 FYH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 169,411 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 155,865 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 144,104 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 131,480 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 119,433 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 119,418 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 115,344 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 112,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 108,741 miles

nearside lower corner of windscreen cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2016 105,743 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 101,606 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 101,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 101,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

O/S/F tyre worn on edge

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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HV12 FYH is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HV12 FYH, 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 HV12 FYH registered?

HV12 FYH is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is HV12 FYH safe to buy?

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