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2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,267 mi
Last recorded101,267 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 UKP
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 101,267 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 100,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 99,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 98,531 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 97,248 miles

windscreen wiper blades showing wear

Fail 21 Apr 2022 97,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

windscreen wiper blades showing wear

Pass 4 May 2021 95,273 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 92,406 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 84,384 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 74,519 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 64,439 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 51,810 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 40,868 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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VA12 UKP is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VA12 UKP, 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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VA12 UKP is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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