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DC62 AAU

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,284 mi
Last recorded47,284 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC62 AAU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 47,284 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 45,129 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 45,127 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 42,968 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 42,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 40,158 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 37,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 35,959 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 34,055 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 30,060 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 28,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

little reserve travel in park brake lever

Pass 16 Nov 2017 22,585 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread

Pass 8 Nov 2016 19,043 miles

Covers preventing full inspection in engine compartment.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 14,515 miles

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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DC62 AAU is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DC62 AAU, 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 DC62 AAU registered?

DC62 AAU is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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