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Y21 VAD

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,422 mi
Last recorded136,422 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 VAD
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 136,422 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 116,443 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 104,274 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 93,112 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 91,345 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 63,850 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 63,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 52,220 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 36,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Nov 2017 33,850 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 27,410 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 26,716 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 24,152 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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Y21 VAD is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y21 VAD, 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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Y21 VAD is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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