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DF12 OGC

2012 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,498 mi
Last recorded105,498 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 OGC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 105,498 miles
Fail 26 May 2025 105,498 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 100,098 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 100,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 93,209 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 93,196 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 86,562 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 77,984 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 72,307 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,255 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 60,985 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,328 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 22,493 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 18,673 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 OGC is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OGC, 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 OGC registered?

DF12 OGC is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is DF12 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 OGC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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