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RO55 BAU

2012 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,002 mi
Last recorded57,002 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO55 BAU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 57,002 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 57,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 50,330 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 49,629 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 47,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 47,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 45,593 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 45,593 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 43,716 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 43,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 40,567 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 36,503 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 30,551 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 30,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 24,615 miles

screen blades smear slightly

Fail 23 Feb 2017 24,614 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2016 20,478 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in inner side wall cords exposed but below 25mm in length

Pass 25 Feb 2015 13,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cut inner side wall to cords cut below 25mm

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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RO55 BAU is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 49,224 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 IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO55 BAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RO55 BAU is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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