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YH12 FRN

2012 Lexus IS250

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,408 mi
Last recorded55,408 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 55,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 55,381 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 53,175 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 50,691 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 48,034 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 45,420 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 43,199 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 40,956 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 37,625 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 37,625 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 34,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 34,343 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 30,344 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a split on inner sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 24,404 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 18,855 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed nearly to cords

Both rear tyres 2.5 to 3mm

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 FRN 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 80%.

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 FRN, 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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YH12 FRN is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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