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ML12 RMV

2012 Lexus IS250C

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,821 mi
Last recorded70,821 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS250C42,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 RMV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 70,821 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 65,892 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 61,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 54,914 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 48,484 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 43,814 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 38,311 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 34,267 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 28,892 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 23,724 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 17,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 17,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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ML12 RMV is a 2012 Lexus IS250C in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ML12 RMV, 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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ML12 RMV is a 2012 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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