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LT12 GZS

2012 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,619 mi
Last recorded138,619 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 GZS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 138,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 135,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 127,858 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket / mounting corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket / mounting corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 119,743 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame: attachment bracket / mounting corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame: attachment bracket / mounting corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 114,723 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 110,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 93,304 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 74,336 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 57,883 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 57,883 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,422 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 26,992 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 26,992 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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LT12 GZS is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LT12 GZS, 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 LT12 GZS registered?

LT12 GZS is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LT12 GZS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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