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YR62 XFS

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,951 mi
Last recorded111,951 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 XFS
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 111,951 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 101,834 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are worn and are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 91,366 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS are worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 91,366 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NS and OS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS are worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 80,843 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 71,349 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 71,349 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 63,175 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 52,568 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 37,427 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 29,161 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 17,929 miles

Front Tyres Edges Very Low Advise Replace.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 13,354 miles

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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YR62 XFS is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YR62 XFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR62 XFS registered?

YR62 XFS is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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