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RO12 DPE

2012 Lexus IS250C

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,873 mi
Last recorded67,873 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS250C42,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 DPE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 67,873 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 65,140 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 61,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens is slightly hazed and there is a sticky residue (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 57,244 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 57,244 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 53,885 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 49,646 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 46,369 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 41,120 miles

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Mar 2018 36,873 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,120 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 30,116 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2015 23,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT BELT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RO12 DPE is a 2012 Lexus IS250C in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RO12 DPE, 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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RO12 DPE is a 2012 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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