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V17 RNL

2012 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,851 mi
Last recorded73,851 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 RNL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 73,851 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 68,992 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 64,169 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 64,169 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 61,280 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 55,988 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 55,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 50,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 47,342 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 401,885 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 30,900 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 21,098 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 18,149 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 14,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V17 RNL is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V17 RNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V17 RNL registered?

V17 RNL is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is V17 RNL safe to buy?

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