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DF61 PJJ

2012 Lexus IS250C

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,224 mi
Last recorded76,224 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS250C42,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 PJJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 76,224 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 70,202 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 65,873 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 58,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 53,025 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 50,072 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 46,452 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 42,334 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 38,821 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 38,821 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 34,376 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 29,556 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)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250C?

Based on 8,328 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
3,955
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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DF61 PJJ is a 2012 Lexus IS250C in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS250C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 42,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF61 PJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS250C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DF61 PJJ registered?

DF61 PJJ is a 2012 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is DF61 PJJ safe to buy?

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