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LC12 ZHO

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,434 mi
Last recorded39,434 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 ZHO
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 39,434 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 32,349 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 23,930 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 14,053 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 4,393 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 2,754 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 2,697 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 2,697 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 2,506 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 2,237 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 1,936 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 1,644 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 1,302 miles

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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LC12 ZHO is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Blue 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 LC12 ZHO, 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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What year was LC12 ZHO registered?

LC12 ZHO is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 11 August 2012.

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The MOT history for LC12 ZHO 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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