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WR12 EFT

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,372 mi
Last recorded95,372 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 EFT
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 95,372 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 95,372 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 93,203 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 93,202 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 92,345 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 87,621 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 86,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (255/40/18y) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 83,668 miles

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

nail o/s/r tyres

Fail 28 Aug 2021 83,668 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

nail o/s/r tyres

Pass 9 Sep 2020 81,587 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 71,193 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 71,193 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 61,780 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 61,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2017 50,799 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 42,407 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,080 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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WR12 EFT is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WR12 EFT, 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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What year was WR12 EFT registered?

WR12 EFT is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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