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YX62 SZJ

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,351 mi
Last recorded99,351 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 SZJ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 99,351 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2026 98,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension's including front and rear subframe's are corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 90,092 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 88,814 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 82,351 miles

225/40/18 standard tyres front - 255/40/18 runflat tyres rear

Pass 20 Aug 2022 76,577 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 58,235 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

front brake worn

Pass 25 Aug 2020 49,261 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 48,654 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 43,518 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 39,065 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 38,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 34,759 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 30,082 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 30,082 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,218 miles

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

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

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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YX62 SZJ is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX62 SZJ, 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.

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YX62 SZJ is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 9 September 2012.

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