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MK62 PWJ

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,578 mi
Last recorded78,578 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 PWJ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 78,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 74,779 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 74,779 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 74,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 70,544 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 67,314 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 59,618 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 56,262 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front and rear pads wearing

Pass 18 Apr 2019 50,701 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 46,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 40,848 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 35,693 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,835 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 28,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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MK62 PWJ is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MK62 PWJ, 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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MK62 PWJ is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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