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SG12 YXU

2012 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,826 mi
Last recorded150,826 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS22073,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 YXU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 150,826 miles

Nearside Front knocking on front but unable to find anything worn or broken

Pass 22 Jul 2024 146,919 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 137,158 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 137,158 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 128,917 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 120,440 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 112,975 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 96,610 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 96,545 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlight aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working n/s/f side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s/r shock leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r tyre cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre n/s/f tyre has nail but at 2mm ()

Offside Front o/s/f ball joint starting to leak grease

Rear both rear discs corroded

engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2018 71,751 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 52,530 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 40,950 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED ON INSIDE FACE (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 28,050 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 27,867 miles

o/s/r tyre damage to side wall not through to cord

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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SG12 YXU is a 2012 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 73,223 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG12 YXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SG12 YXU registered?

SG12 YXU is a 2012 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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