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ML12 RMO

2012 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,213 mi
Last recorded100,213 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 RMO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 100,213 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 100,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes have slightly low effort but still lock wheels on rbt

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 95,881 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 86,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Washer jet is not operating correctly, but offside washer jet provides sufficient coverage of windscreen

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad thickness approx. 1-2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 74,440 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside and outside edges of tyres , near side and offside , tyres been under inflated. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 74,440 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside and outside edges of tyres , near side and offside , tyres been under inflated. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 64,147 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 53,806 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 51,417 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 48,523 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 48,518 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 44,812 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 42,167 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 38,986 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 31,982 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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ML12 RMO is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 49,224 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 IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML12 RMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ML12 RMO is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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