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YK12 EMP

2012 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,107 mi
Last recorded97,107 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 EMP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 97,107 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2019 97,094 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2018 78,924 miles

Offside Rear brake pad separator/ spacer pins damaged or incorrectly fitted.

Fail 26 Mar 2018 78,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera system installed in drivers view. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake pad separator/ spacer pins damaged or incorrectly fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2017 59,957 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 37,102 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,520 miles

slight wear on inner shoulder of nsf tyre

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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YK12 EMP is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK12 EMP, 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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YK12 EMP is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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