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EX12 YBA

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,630 mi
Last recorded38,630 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 YBA
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 38,630 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 38,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 36,358 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING ON TREAD

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

Pass 7 Jul 2023 32,982 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 29,768 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 25,569 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 22,676 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 20,804 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 18,547 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 15,269 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 11,912 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 7,421 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto?

Based on 3,986 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
5,104
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
319
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
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EX12 YBA is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 52,301 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX12 YBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX12 YBA registered?

EX12 YBA is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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