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DG12 LEX

2012 Lexus IS250

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,128 mi
Last recorded58,128 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 58,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 57,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 56,907 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 56,124 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 55,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 55,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 53,354 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 53,354 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 47,803 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 41,370 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 37,490 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 33,631 miles

Offside Front tyre slight cut in sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,934 miles

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

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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DG12 LEX 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 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG12 LEX, 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 DG12 LEX registered?

DG12 LEX is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is DG12 LEX safe to buy?

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