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NV61 HWH

2012 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,944 mi
Last recorded98,944 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 HWH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 98,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has minor gas leak center and off side back box

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Also other suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Also other suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle and all suspension components corroded

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Feb 2025 98,537 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust minor gas leak center silenser

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle and suspension component corroded

Under Tray Fitted not allowing allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Feb 2024 97,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 95,524 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 90,780 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 85,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 80,538 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Washer jet defective but still provides sufficient washer liquid to windscreen at time of test.

Pass 23 Jan 2019 74,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 67,614 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 62,010 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 55,120 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 48,691 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 48,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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NV61 HWH is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 49,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV61 HWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NV61 HWH registered?

NV61 HWH is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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