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LV12 SYG

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

194,358 mi
Last recorded194,358 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 SYG
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 194,358 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides

Pass 30 Aug 2025 192,689 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 185,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 162,888 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 162,888 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 159,174 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 138,885 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 117,873 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 117,756 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2020 101,964 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 101,964 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 79,482 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 73,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 73,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tred depth 3mm

Pass 18 Aug 2017 61,946 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 49,713 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 49,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

advise nearside front tyre worn inner and outer tread

Pass 17 Aug 2015 35,298 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise front brake discs worn

advise front brake pads low

Fail 17 Aug 2015 35,298 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and nearside (1.8)

advise front brake discs worn

advise front brake pads low

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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LV12 SYG is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LV12 SYG, 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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LV12 SYG is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 21 August 2012.

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