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LR12 UPW

2012 Lexus IS250

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,215 mi
Last recorded69,215 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 UPW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 69,215 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 67,486 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 65,698 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 62,888 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 57,045 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 49,738 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 49,738 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 43,631 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 38,522 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 33,701 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 33,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are low down to 3.0mm (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and rusty on friction surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 28,714 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 23,983 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper blade starting to split

under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 18,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing uneven

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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LR12 UPW is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LR12 UPW, 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 LR12 UPW registered?

LR12 UPW is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LR12 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 UPW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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