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MK12 AHE

2012 Lexus IS200

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,251 mi
Last recorded117,251 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS20073,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 AHE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 117,251 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 117,241 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 112,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside washer jet weak

Pass 13 Mar 2024 106,239 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 106,214 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Central Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 101,968 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 99,170 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 88,918 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 79,654 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 79,654 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 71,991 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 71,991 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 63,724 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 54,512 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,184 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,489 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 33,489 miles

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

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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MK12 AHE is a 2012 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MK12 AHE, 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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MK12 AHE is a 2012 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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