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WV12 BCY

2012 Lexus Is F

Grey Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

94,611 mi
Last recorded94,611 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is F53,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 BCY
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 94,611 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 94,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 81,740 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 77,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

exhaust heat shield insecure

headlamps slightly opaque

slightly uneven front brake application on RBT

Pass 26 May 2023 67,156 miles

ALL tyres cracking slightly

Front BOTH headlamps slightly opaque

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH heavily corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 61,184 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 58,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 55,745 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 53,192 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 47,842 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 43,058 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 38,674 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 33,854 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,551 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is F?

Based on 3,311 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
4,933
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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WV12 BCY is a 2012 Lexus Is F in Grey with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Is F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,831 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is F fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV12 BCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is F typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Is F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV12 BCY registered?

WV12 BCY is a 2012 Lexus Is F, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is WV12 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 BCY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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