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AM03 LAL

2012 Lexus IS250

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,014 mi
Last recorded157,014 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 LAL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 157,014 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting rusty ok (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting rusty ok (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 147,135 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 146,742 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 2554018 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 140,150 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 121,786 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 100,932 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 89,416 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 77,797 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 66,605 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 56,393 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 43,593 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 33,820 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 33,820 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2015 22,171 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2015 22,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r 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
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AM03 LAL is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AM03 LAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM03 LAL registered?

AM03 LAL is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AM03 LAL safe to buy?

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