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YH12 FHB

2012 Lexus IS250

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,059 mi
Last recorded56,059 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 FHB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 56,059 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 52,399 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 48,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 43,476 miles

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 14 Oct 2022 43,476 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure metal exhaust mount failed (6.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Oct 2021 38,425 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 33,047 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 33,047 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 26,570 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 23,306 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer/pipe becoming deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2018 23,306 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer/pipe becoming deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2017 21,939 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 21,939 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracked/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracked/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 18,638 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 13,891 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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YH12 FHB is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YH12 FHB, 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 YH12 FHB registered?

YH12 FHB is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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