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SL62 EFA

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,837 mi
Last recorded120,837 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 EFA
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2024 120,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at junction of catalyst and middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres different size from rear

Pass 18 Sep 2023 114,285 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 26 Sep 2022 96,110 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 78,499 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 74,413 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 66,061 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 56,341 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 46,645 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 36,382 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 28,912 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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SL62 EFA is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL62 EFA, 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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SL62 EFA is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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