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V33 DJK

2012 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,420 mi
Last recorded71,420 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV33 DJK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 71,420 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 71,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2025 64,705 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 58,114 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 50,553 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 45,656 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 44,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub-frame bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub-frame bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 44,899 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub-frame bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub-frame bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 40,936 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 35,402 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 28,183 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 28,183 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 24,798 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 24,753 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 20,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 16,624 miles

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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V33 DJK is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,500cc 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 V33 DJK, 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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V33 DJK is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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