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OWL 15

2012 Lexus IS250C

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,318 mi
Last recorded27,318 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS250C42,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWL 15
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 27,318 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 25,598 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 23,387 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 20,824 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 18,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 18,727 miles

Central Front Lower Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 17,007 miles

both rear tyres getting low

offside front tyre worn on edges and outer wall damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2017 15,105 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2016 15,250 miles

Nearside Front Outer SIDEWALL RIM PROTECTOR AND SIDEWALL CUT IN 3 PLACES AROUND CIRCUMFERENCE MD=1412

Nearside Rear RIM PROTECTOR BEAD CUT --places

Fail 26 Jul 2016 15,250 miles

Nearside Front Outer SIDEWALL RIM PROTECTOR AND SIDEWALL CUT IN 3 PLACES AROUND CIRCUMFERENCE MD=1412

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' STICKERS ( X2 ) (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear RIM PROTECTOR BEAD CUT --places

Pass 3 Aug 2015 11,229 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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OWL 15 is a 2012 Lexus IS250C in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OWL 15, 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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OWL 15 is a 2012 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is OWL 15 safe to buy?

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