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YS12 HSC

2012 Lexus IS250

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,094 mi
Last recorded99,094 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 HSC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 99,094 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 94,319 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 87,549 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 77,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 70,246 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front fog lamp lens damaged.

parking brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 20 Nov 2020 59,547 miles

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2019 43,325 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, edge (5.2.3 (e))

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 May 2018 35,800 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 35,800 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2017 27,894 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 22,591 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 13,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn smooth on edge

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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YS12 HSC is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS12 HSC, 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 YS12 HSC registered?

YS12 HSC is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 11 August 2012.

Is YS12 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 HSC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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