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LS12 LCC

2012 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,641 mi
Last recorded84,641 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 LCC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 84,641 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 84,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 83,251 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 72,522 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 72,522 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 63,704 miles

Lower Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle in places

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Washer jet need adjustment to aim

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside: brake pads worn close to point of a failure, Recommend replacing NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 55,199 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 55,191 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre size: 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Tyre size: 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 41,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 32,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 28,738 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 25,454 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 21,679 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 21,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 17,879 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 17,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 13,424 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 8,885 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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LS12 LCC is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LS12 LCC, 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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LS12 LCC is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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