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MF12 TZB

2012 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,950 mi
Last recorded115,950 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS22073,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 TZB
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 115,950 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 105,090 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Feb 2024 95,196 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 95,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2023 85,834 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 79,003 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 73,223 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin less than 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine idling high

engine oil low

Fail 17 Apr 2021 73,223 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin less than 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine idling high

engine oil low

Pass 16 Apr 2020 68,189 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 60,903 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 52,943 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 33,850 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 25,189 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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MF12 TZB is a 2012 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 73,223 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF12 TZB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MF12 TZB registered?

MF12 TZB is a 2012 Lexus IS220, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is MF12 TZB safe to buy?

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