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MA62 YUF

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,179 mi
Last recorded75,179 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 YUF
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 75,179 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 75,179 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 71,172 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush has very slight excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 68,156 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 63,612 miles

Engine under trays & covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 19 Jan 2022 59,954 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 19 Jan 2022 59,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 26 Jan 2021 58,102 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 56,592 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 49,815 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 44,609 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 38,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 34,071 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,204 miles

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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MA62 YUF is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MA62 YUF, 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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MA62 YUF is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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