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R18 GFS

2012 Lexus IS250C

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,471 mi
Last recorded75,471 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS250C42,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 GFS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 75,471 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 75,463 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 71,795 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 67,117 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 67,101 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 63,535 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 56,610 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 51,626 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 45,398 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jun 2018 33,574 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 29,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low tread and starting to crack on inside of tread and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low tread and starting to crack on inside of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,183 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 16,333 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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R18 GFS is a 2012 Lexus IS250C in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R18 GFS, 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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What year was R18 GFS registered?

R18 GFS is a 2012 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for R18 GFS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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