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AF12 SKK

2012 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,959 mi
Last recorded143,959 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 SKK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 143,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 142,510 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring various components & prescribed areas...

Advise nearside front headlight flickers when initially switched on...

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 142,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring various components & prescribed areas...

Advise nearside front headlight flickers when initially switched on...

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 139,336 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier also clamp holder insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 139,335 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested tyre under inflated and ply cord exposed also multipal bulgies (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply cord exposed also multipal bulgies under inflated 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier also clamp holder insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 135,812 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 135,801 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak and no coolant (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 131,147 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 131,147 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 129,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged signs of being driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 126,074 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 123,191 miles

both front tyres have slight damage to sidewalls

Pass 3 Apr 2017 120,583 miles

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage

Fail 29 Mar 2017 120,474 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 31 Mar 2016 112,647 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2016 112,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2015 100,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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AF12 SKK is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AF12 SKK, 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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AF12 SKK is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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