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SK12 OKF

2012 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,052 mi
Last recorded136,052 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 OKF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 136,052 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 127,198 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 123,144 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 118,189 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 114,778 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 114,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 107,659 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 107,659 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 98,204 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 95,209 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing between the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to the limit and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left on the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes fluctuating not excessively.

Fail 4 Apr 2019 95,209 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing between the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to the limit and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left on the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes fluctuating not excessively.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 74,790 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 60,519 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 60,519 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 47,366 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2015 33,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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SK12 OKF is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK12 OKF, 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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SK12 OKF is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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