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C5 HXK

2012 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,696 mi
Last recorded141,696 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 HXK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 141,696 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 138,613 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 133,944 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 127,300 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 117,435 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 103,016 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 92,403 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 92,403 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 81,449 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 76,627 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged advise replace

Pass 27 Feb 2017 69,836 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 60,217 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 47,801 miles

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

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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C5 HXK is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C5 HXK, 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 C5 HXK registered?

C5 HXK is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is C5 HXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 HXK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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