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L333 VJM

2012 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,433 mi
Last recorded85,433 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 VJM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 85,433 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2025 84,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 80,164 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 80,115 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 76,985 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 68,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 61,446 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 59,907 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 58,113 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 57,060 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 44,541 miles

Offside Front wiper blade spit

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 30,865 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 12,182 miles

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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L333 VJM is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 L333 VJM, 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 L333 VJM registered?

L333 VJM is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is L333 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L333 VJM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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