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DS61 RHJ

2012 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

119,390 mi
Last recorded119,390 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 RHJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 119,390 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 113,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 107,877 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 103,785 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 96,540 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 96,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 88,691 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Dec 2019 83,661 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 75,854 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 68,260 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 59,918 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside washer jet is weak

Pass 21 Dec 2015 53,207 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 53,004 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 44,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DS61 RHJ is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DS61 RHJ, 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 DS61 RHJ registered?

DS61 RHJ is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is DS61 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 RHJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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