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RE12 XLL

2012 Lexus Is F

Grey Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,543 mi
Last recorded71,543 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is F53,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 XLL
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 71,543 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 68,526 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Adjustable arm bush worn - has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 68,526 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Adjustable arm bush worn - has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 65,680 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 61,655 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 59,243 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 57,139 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 54,370 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 48,747 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 48,747 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 44,639 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 34,488 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 29,089 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 23,340 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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RE12 XLL is a 2012 Lexus Is F in Grey with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE12 XLL, 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 RE12 XLL registered?

RE12 XLL is a 2012 Lexus Is F, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is RE12 XLL safe to buy?

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