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WF61 ZVJ

2012 Lexus IS250C

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,471 mi
Last recorded67,471 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS250C42,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF61 ZVJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 67,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 62,694 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 62,000 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 60,337 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 56,353 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 56,353 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 52,357 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 49,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 43,791 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 43,791 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 38,072 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre bold on both edges, outside the centre three quarters

offside front going bold inside edge, outside the centre three quarters

Pass 18 Jan 2017 30,928 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2017 30,928 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2016 23,500 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 16,695 miles

both front tyre inner and outer edges worn are worn off.outside of centre three quarters of the legal requirerments.

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250C?

Based on 8,328 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
3,955
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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WF61 ZVJ is a 2012 Lexus IS250C in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS250C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 42,883 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 IS250C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF61 ZVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS250C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WF61 ZVJ registered?

WF61 ZVJ is a 2012 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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