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SG12 YZF

2012 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,434 mi
Last recorded112,434 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS22073,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 YZF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 112,434 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes nearside and offside all perished / cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively noise from rear when brake test carried out (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 112,323 miles

Emissions unable to be completed machine read 3.00+ 4 times before showing error code to be cleaned. (limit 1.5) Emissions test stopped from that point. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes nearside and offside all perished / cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively noise from rear when brake test carried out (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 105,532 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Fail 23 Feb 2024 105,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Pass 3 Mar 2023 94,471 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 94,243 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 87,280 miles

Both frony tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 87,053 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges (225 40 18

Nearside headlight condensated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 86,592 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 83,985 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,056 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 74,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 64,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 5 Aug 2016 57,926 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,774 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 48,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YZF is a 2012 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YZF, 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 YZF registered?

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

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