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SK62 XEC

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,508 mi
Last recorded47,508 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 XEC
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 47,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear dive shaft joint slight leak of grease

Fail 24 Sep 2025 47,506 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear dive shaft joint slight leak of grease

Pass 19 Sep 2024 44,143 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 41,192 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 37,796 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front tyre worn thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 34,578 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))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 32,599 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 30,165 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 27,494 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 22,904 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 17,875 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 17,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 13,826 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto?

Based on 3,986 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
5,104
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
319
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
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SK62 XEC is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 52,301 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 Is 250 Advance Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK62 XEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SK62 XEC is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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