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MF62 MXR

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,110 mi
Last recorded54,110 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 MXR
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2026 54,110 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 51,887 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also is perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 49,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6mm (strong advice) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 46,624 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 46,624 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excessive hand brake pedal reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 42,952 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 39,636 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 37,163 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 35,351 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 31,542 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads on 2mm

Pass 27 Sep 2017 26,788 miles

engine undertray and various covers fitted to the underneath of the vechile

various covers fitted in the engine bay

Pass 26 Sep 2016 21,832 miles

covers fitted in the engine bay

engine undertray and various covers fitted underneath of the vechile

Pass 7 Sep 2015 16,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 16,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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MF62 MXR 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 MF62 MXR, 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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What year was MF62 MXR registered?

MF62 MXR is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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