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NX12 OEC

2012 Lexus IS200

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,597 mi
Last recorded94,597 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS20073,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 OEC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 94,597 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides @ Joint To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides @ Joint To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 90,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 86,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 82,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 11 Mar 2021 77,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front slight play in suspension [possibly in bearing]

Fail 11 Mar 2021 77,512 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front slight play in suspension [possibly in bearing]

Pass 30 Mar 2020 73,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage,ran off slightly,3-4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 73,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage,ran off slightly,3-4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 65,094 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in suspension [not enough at this time]

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 65,094 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in suspension [not enough at this time]

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 55,694 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 48,451 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2017 48,445 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,119 miles

Lower engine undertrays fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Upper engine covers fitted

emissions to clean to register a result

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,082 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NX12 OEC is a 2012 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NX12 OEC, 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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NX12 OEC is a 2012 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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