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CE12 VPJ

2012 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,955 mi
Last recorded61,955 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 VPJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 61,955 miles

Exhaust System Corroded In Places

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 61,952 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust System Corroded In Places

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 60,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 2mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 7 May 2024 60,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 2mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 24 May 2023 56,259 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 9 Jul 2022 52,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 48,261 miles

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

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 19 May 2020 45,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 10 Jan 2019 40,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 37,136 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2017 32,515 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2015 29,799 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,164 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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CE12 VPJ is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CE12 VPJ, 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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CE12 VPJ is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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