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Y600 HAB

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,594 mi
Last recorded186,594 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY600 HAB
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 186,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 180,430 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 157,859 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 152,737 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 152,732 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 151,131 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 150,381 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 148,590 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 148,576 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 141,864 miles

slight corrosion o/s and n/s

Pass 29 Sep 2018 124,503 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 122,807 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 120,121 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut but not showing chords

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 120,121 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front tyre cut but not showing chords

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 98,284 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 98,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y600 HAB is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y600 HAB, 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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Y600 HAB is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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