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SL12 YAX

2012 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,306 mi
Last recorded83,306 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 YAX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2025 83,306 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 79,891 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 75,887 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 71,672 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 68,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/ 40/ zr 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 64,031 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 20 May 2019 56,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,736 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,699 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 45,311 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 41,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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SL12 YAX is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SL12 YAX, 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 SL12 YAX registered?

SL12 YAX is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is SL12 YAX safe to buy?

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