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GD61 LEX

2012 Lexus IS250C

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,580 mi
Last recorded91,580 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS250C42,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD61 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 91,580 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Long brake pedal travel when applied

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2026 91,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Long brake pedal travel when applied

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 75,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

run flat tyre and Non run flat tyre fitted across rear axle

Fail 4 Jun 2025 75,365 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

run flat tyre and Non run flat tyre fitted across rear axle

Pass 3 Jun 2024 63,404 miles

All tyres starting to crack

Underside of vehicle and components corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2024 63,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres starting to crack

Underside of vehicle and components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 50,757 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 50,008 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 49,576 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 45,693 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 42,414 miles

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 37,394 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 31,310 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 27,053 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 23,311 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 21,468 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 19,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre tread cracking

offside front tyre tread cracking

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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GD61 LEX is a 2012 Lexus IS250C in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GD61 LEX, 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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GD61 LEX is a 2012 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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