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MD51 WBA

2012 Lexus IS200

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,056 mi
Last recorded124,056 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS20073,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 WBA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 124,056 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 124,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 114,691 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 114,691 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 106,244 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 106,237 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 94,687 miles

drivers mirror indicator damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2021 83,397 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 82,715 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 81,106 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 77,868 miles

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

side repeater damaged offside

Pass 3 May 2018 75,672 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,353 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 66,354 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,638 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 64,638 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 53,081 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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MD51 WBA is a 2012 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 73,269 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 IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MD51 WBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MD51 WBA registered?

MD51 WBA is a 2012 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is MD51 WBA safe to buy?

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