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AV12 CTZ

2012 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,319 mi
Last recorded73,319 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 CTZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 73,319 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 58,010 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 57,921 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 46,093 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 40,312 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 36,580 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perished ()

Fail 3 Apr 2020 36,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perished ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 31,014 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 31,013 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 27,302 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 27,302 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 24,867 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 21,998 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 18,528 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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AV12 CTZ is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV12 CTZ, 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 AV12 CTZ registered?

AV12 CTZ is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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