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ML12 RLO

2012 Lexus IS200

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,603 mi
Last recorded75,603 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS20073,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 RLO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 75,603 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 68,726 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 60,710 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 54,205 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 51,205 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 17 Sep 2020 46,976 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 42,630 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 35,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 25,275 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 18,066 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 8,925 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 8,111 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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ML12 RLO is a 2012 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML12 RLO, 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 ML12 RLO registered?

ML12 RLO is a 2012 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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