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MY12 ELA

2012 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,301 mi
Last recorded134,301 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY12 ELA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 134,301 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 129,672 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 121,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 115,986 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 108,234 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 101,926 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 101,913 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 93,584 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 87,145 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 80,440 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Nearside headlamp did not work on dipp beam at the start of the test

Fail 26 Jun 2017 80,440 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Nearside headlamp did not work on dipp beam at the start of the test

Pass 21 Jun 2016 72,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MY12 ELA is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MY12 ELA, 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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What year was MY12 ELA registered?

MY12 ELA is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is MY12 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY12 ELA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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