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R111 SFY

2012 Lexus Is F

Red Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,547 mi
Last recorded77,547 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is F53,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 SFY
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 77,547 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 77,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2025 72,871 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 72,871 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 66,596 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 60,974 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 60,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 52,979 miles

Nearside passenger washer jet not as strong as drivers washer jet

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 47,321 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 47,209 miles

unable to test brake pipes due to under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2019 46,970 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 46,949 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 46,949 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 44,751 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2017 38,436 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 31,692 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 23,763 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is F?

Based on 3,311 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
4,933
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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R111 SFY is a 2012 Lexus Is F in Red with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Is F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,831 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 Is F fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R111 SFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is F typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Is F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R111 SFY registered?

R111 SFY is a 2012 Lexus Is F, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is R111 SFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 SFY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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