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RK12 XFW

2012 Lexus Is F

Black Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,566 mi
Last recorded64,566 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is F53,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 XFW
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 64,566 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 60,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water/ condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 57,793 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 53,546 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 50,466 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 50,465 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 48,918 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 48,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 47,560 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 41,940 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 38,242 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 32,860 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 32,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2016 25,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 25,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 19,700 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 19,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Is F?

Based on 3,311 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
4,933
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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RK12 XFW is a 2012 Lexus Is F in Black with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Is F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,831 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 F fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK12 XFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is F typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Is F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK12 XFW registered?

RK12 XFW is a 2012 Lexus Is F, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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