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WM12 HKJ

2012 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,520 mi
Last recorded96,520 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 HKJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 96,520 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 96,520 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 94,146 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 94,146 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 91,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255.40.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 85,088 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 85,087 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 80,150 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 74,211 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 67,234 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 63,610 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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WM12 HKJ is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WM12 HKJ, 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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What year was WM12 HKJ registered?

WM12 HKJ is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is WM12 HKJ safe to buy?

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