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RF61 EKP

2012 Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,961 mi
Last recorded86,961 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto69,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 EKP
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 F Sport Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 86,961 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 81,996 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 73,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 72,400 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 68,902 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 61,140 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 47,924 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 35,044 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 35,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40X18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40X18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 19,347 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2015 10,994 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 10,692 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto?

Based on 1,632 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
5,671
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6
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RF61 EKP is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 69,769 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF61 EKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RF61 EKP is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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