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NJ12 ZYH

2012 Lexus IS200

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,730 mi
Last recorded120,730 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS20073,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 ZYH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 120,730 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 111,125 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 103,277 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2023 98,261 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 92,445 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 92,445 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 83,932 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 75,652 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL CHIPPED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 66,624 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,789 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 49,193 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 49,183 miles

engine and under guards fitted

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NJ12 ZYH is a 2012 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NJ12 ZYH, 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 NJ12 ZYH registered?

NJ12 ZYH is a 2012 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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