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RO61 GDF

2012 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,529 mi
Last recorded72,529 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 GDF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 72,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 71,807 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 70,890 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 68,848 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 62,392 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 61,263 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 59,831 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 59,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 56,264 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 55,601 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2019 55,600 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 51,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 44,812 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 44,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 37,067 miles

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

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

engine covers

under trays

Pass 4 Feb 2015 26,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RO61 GDF is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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 RO61 GDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RO61 GDF?

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What year was RO61 GDF registered?

RO61 GDF is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is RO61 GDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO61 GDF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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