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JH03 TAM

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,338 mi
Last recorded109,338 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH03 TAM
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 109,338 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 109,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 99,084 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 90,574 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 83,880 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 83,417 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 82,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 81,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 76,852 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 70,104 miles

Cut in Sidewall of N/S/F Tyre

Exhaust heatshield clamp loose and corroded

Rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 12 Jan 2017 63,650 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 57,171 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in side wall

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 50,387 miles

both rear tyres worn low

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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JH03 TAM is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JH03 TAM, 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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JH03 TAM is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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