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LS12 LCN

2012 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,474 mi
Last recorded97,474 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 LCN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 97,474 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Sep 2025 97,434 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 89,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 81,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front outer rim damaged

Nearside Front washers inoperative but o/s/f washers covering screen

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords strong advise cut to tyre on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise heavy wear to tyre on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 81,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front outer rim damaged

Nearside Front washers inoperative but o/s/f washers covering screen

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords strong advise cut to tyre on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise heavy wear to tyre on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 72,446 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged/bent (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front headlamp faded

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 8 Sep 2021 63,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 55,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 42,041 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 28,978 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 22,278 miles

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

both front tyres have cuts on the sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2016 16,428 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 12,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to nearside rear position not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2015 12,215 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear position not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LCN is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LCN, 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 LS12 LCN registered?

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

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