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RF12 FXT

2012 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,875 mi
Last recorded128,875 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 FXT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 128,875 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 121,699 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 114,811 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 108,506 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 102,743 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 95,932 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 95,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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 25 Feb 2020 90,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 82,811 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 68,646 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 62,535 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 49,106 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,862 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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RF12 FXT is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RF12 FXT, 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 RF12 FXT registered?

RF12 FXT is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 July 2012.

Is RF12 FXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 FXT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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