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S7 FEA

2012 Lexus IS250C

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,869 mi
Last recorded80,869 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS250C42,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 FEA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 80,869 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 79,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall slight damage to protection bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 77,127 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 68,858 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 61,868 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 57,306 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,425 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 49,610 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some test areas.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2018 49,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some test areas.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 43,975 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 43,975 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 40,318 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 40,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 36,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S7 FEA is a 2012 Lexus IS250C in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S7 FEA, 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 S7 FEA registered?

S7 FEA is a 2012 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is S7 FEA safe to buy?

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