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MK12 HNX

2012 Lexus IS250C

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,129 mi
Last recorded85,129 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS250C42,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 HNX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 85,129 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both N/S and O/S Front jacking points corroded

Both N/S and O/S Rear jacking points corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges close to exposing cords on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Projected beam image is getting weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges close to exposing cords on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside showing a degree of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system showing a high degree of corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2024 84,345 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 81,779 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 80,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 75,303 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 71,326 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 71,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 66,395 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 56,899 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 56,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 46,063 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 45,950 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 33,664 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 33,664 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 30,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,127 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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MK12 HNX is a 2012 Lexus IS250C in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK12 HNX, 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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MK12 HNX is a 2012 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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