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OW12 OYL

2012 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,329 mi
Last recorded103,329 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW12 OYL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 103,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 91,904 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 76,570 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 62,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 53,353 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 44,708 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 43,093 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 41,715 miles

front brake discs lipped

front pads getting low

rear discs and pads in poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2018 41,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs lipped

front pads getting low

rear discs and pads in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,368 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 39,404 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 37,335 miles

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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OW12 OYL is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 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 OW12 OYL, 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 OW12 OYL registered?

OW12 OYL is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is OW12 OYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW12 OYL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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