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SE12 BYJ

2012 Lexus IS250C

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,519 mi
Last recorded64,519 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS250C42,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 BYJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 64,519 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 62,609 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 57,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 55,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 52,881 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre removed no leaks ()

Fail 11 Aug 2021 52,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre removed no leaks ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 50,343 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Apr 2019 41,248 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 34,120 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 30,823 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 28,842 miles

Engine compartment covers fitted obscuring some components.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,907 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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SE12 BYJ is a 2012 Lexus IS250C in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SE12 BYJ, 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 SE12 BYJ registered?

SE12 BYJ is a 2012 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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