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DF12 BXJ

2012 Lexus IS250

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,006 mi
Last recorded98,006 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 BXJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 98,006 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 92,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 92,895 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 87,255 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 82,075 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 75,726 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 67,273 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 59,251 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted. Therefore not all components have been fully inspected.

Pass 18 Jul 2018 54,837 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 54,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 43,157 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 May 2016 32,503 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 23,920 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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DF12 BXJ is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in White 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 DF12 BXJ, 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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What year was DF12 BXJ registered?

DF12 BXJ is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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