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YP12 LFZ

2012 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,535 mi
Last recorded87,535 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 LFZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 87,535 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 87,277 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 83,951 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 79,646 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 73,104 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 72,756 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2021 67,082 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 66,586 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 57,993 miles

engine & under trays

Pass 29 May 2020 56,328 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 48,021 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 41,223 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 33,710 miles

engine & under trays

Pass 27 Feb 2017 33,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2016 25,886 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,613 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YP12 LFZ is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YP12 LFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP12 LFZ registered?

YP12 LFZ is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is YP12 LFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 LFZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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