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YX62 SXT

2012 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,415 mi
Last recorded71,415 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 SXT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 71,415 miles

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 9 Aug 2024 65,832 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 59,007 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 50,872 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 50,872 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres

Pass 16 May 2022 50,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 16 May 2022 50,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 46,674 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 44,173 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 40,573 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 40,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255-40-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2018 37,723 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 33,358 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 33,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low & o/s (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 30,025 miles

FRONT TYRES BOLD INNER EDGES (225/40/18)

Fail 9 May 2016 30,025 miles

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

FRONT TYRES BOLD INNER EDGES (225/40/18)

Pass 18 May 2015 25,645 miles

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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YX62 SXT is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YX62 SXT, 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 YX62 SXT registered?

YX62 SXT is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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