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W7 MCM

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,640 mi
Last recorded71,640 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 MCM
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 71,640 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 67,201 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 64,376 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on the inside edges

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 24 Jul 2024 64,376 miles

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

Both front tyres worn slightly on the inside edges

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Jul 2023 60,069 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 54,393 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 50,240 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 46,303 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 46,303 miles

Offside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected offside rear brake caliper seized on (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 41,796 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 34,853 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 28,508 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 28,508 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 21,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 13,478 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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W7 MCM is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W7 MCM, 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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W7 MCM is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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