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P55 AEM

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,392 mi
Last recorded119,392 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 AEM
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 119,392 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 119,279 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 115,400 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 113,019 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 108,123 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 102,280 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 96,551 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 96,551 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 89,844 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 79,400 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,974 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 68,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 55,574 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,057 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto?

Based on 3,986 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
5,104
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
319
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
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P55 AEM is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 52,301 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 Is 250 Advance Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P55 AEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P55 AEM registered?

P55 AEM is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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