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CX12 FHN

2012 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,978 mi
Last recorded89,978 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 FHN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 89,978 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 84,537 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 80,805 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 80,805 miles

Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 78,891 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 75,977 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 71,212 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 68,165 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 68,165 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 62,857 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 52,801 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,696 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 25,888 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2015 13,593 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 12,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CX12 FHN is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CX12 FHN, 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 CX12 FHN registered?

CX12 FHN is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is CX12 FHN safe to buy?

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