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D14 YAP

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,264 mi
Last recorded99,264 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 YAP
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 99,264 miles

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2026 99,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2024 99,251 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 96,580 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 93,620 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 90,440 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 88,166 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 85,956 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 81,948 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 81,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 74,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 74,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,326 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,670 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 46,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto?

Based on 3,986 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
5,104
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
319
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
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D14 YAP is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 52,301 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 Is 250 Advance Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D14 YAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D14 YAP registered?

D14 YAP is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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