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VO12 RJU

2012 Lexus IS200

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,084 mi
Last recorded69,084 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS20073,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 RJU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 69,084 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 64,630 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 60,782 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 60,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 56,286 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 51,808 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 47,060 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 44,539 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 40,052 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 35,732 miles

Nearside Front tyre has splits on inner sidewall

osf nsr tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,215 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 28,148 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,541 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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VO12 RJU is a 2012 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 73,269 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO12 RJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VO12 RJU registered?

VO12 RJU is a 2012 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for VO12 RJU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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