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FE12 GWX

2012 Lexus IS250C

Purple Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,459 mi
Last recorded53,459 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS250C42,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 GWX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 53,459 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 52,054 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 52,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 50,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 49,409 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 46,852 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 44,794 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 42,385 miles

both front tyres outer walls slight damage to rim protection

Pass 19 Feb 2019 32,945 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 24,590 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 16,181 miles

under trays fitted preventing a full underside component inspection

Pass 29 Feb 2016 13,245 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 10,662 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250C?

Based on 8,328 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
3,955
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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FE12 GWX is a 2012 Lexus IS250C in Purple 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 IS250C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 42,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE12 GWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS250C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE12 GWX registered?

FE12 GWX is a 2012 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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