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EF12 EFK

2012 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,105 mi
Last recorded69,105 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 EFK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 69,105 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 62,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 59,085 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 56,797 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 55,353 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 53,895 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 50,685 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 50,685 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 48,090 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 39,474 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 39,474 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 33,623 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 26,729 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 26,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

noise evident from front brakes

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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EF12 EFK is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF12 EFK, 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 EF12 EFK registered?

EF12 EFK is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is EF12 EFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 EFK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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