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TFL 396

2012 Lexus IS250C

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,217 mi
Last recorded53,217 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS250C42,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFL 396
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 53,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 51,575 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 51,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 50,709 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 49,632 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 46,982 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 43,181 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 40,523 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 37,071 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 34,305 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 29,915 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 24,560 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 23,608 miles

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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TFL 396 is a 2012 Lexus IS250C in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TFL 396, 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 TFL 396 registered?

TFL 396 is a 2012 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is TFL 396 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFL 396 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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