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S28 AJJ

2012 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,738 mi
Last recorded36,738 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 AJJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 36,738 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 31,743 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 31,198 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 27,156 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s down the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 25,295 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 22,464 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 20,610 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 17,723 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 17,705 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 15,552 miles

ALL tyres showing signs of age

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge, advise replacement 225/40/18

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge, advise replacement 225/40/18

Pass 28 Feb 2017 12,907 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner shoulder wearing thin

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 9,636 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 6,015 miles

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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S28 AJJ is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S28 AJJ, 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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What year was S28 AJJ registered?

S28 AJJ is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is S28 AJJ safe to buy?

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