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LR62 RKO

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,973 mi
Last recorded70,973 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 RKO
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 70,973 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 70,973 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 49,667 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 42,291 miles

Central Front Engine water pump noisy. No leaks

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked. Still readable (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 40,218 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 39,934 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 39,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bumper -OSR Corner- loose

Pass 13 Jun 2019 36,189 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 32,148 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 32,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 27,762 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 23,336 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,898 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 17,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail In Tyre

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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LR62 RKO is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LR62 RKO, 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 LR62 RKO registered?

LR62 RKO is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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