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L20 CPC

2012 Lexus IS250C

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,445 mi
Last recorded66,445 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS250C42,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 CPC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 66,445 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 64,879 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 61,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 61,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 60,086 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 60,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 24 Mar 2022 57,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 57,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 51,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2020 49,430 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 45,255 miles

under trays/covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2019 45,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also edges worn (2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays/covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 42,515 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 42,515 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 38,668 miles

Both rear tyre starting to perish and split

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 38,668 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyre starting to perish and split

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 34,442 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,699 miles

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

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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L20 CPC is a 2012 Lexus IS250C in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L20 CPC, 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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L20 CPC is a 2012 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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