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DU12 FMF

2012 Lexus IS250

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

156,995 mi
Last recorded156,995 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 FMF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 156,995 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 141,311 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2023 129,181 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 129,140 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 115,568 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 102,084 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre tyre has screw in it ()

Pass 6 May 2021 95,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Plus slight fluctuation .. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2020 87,421 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 81,818 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 75,956 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 71,102 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 61,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,045 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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DU12 FMF is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in White with a 2,500cc 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 DU12 FMF, 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 DU12 FMF registered?

DU12 FMF is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is DU12 FMF safe to buy?

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