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V1 SHY

2012 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,129 mi
Last recorded77,129 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 SHY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 77,129 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 68,081 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 57,687 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 47,341 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 41,547 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 38,432 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 35,087 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 28,112 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 27,673 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 22,067 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 18,865 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 14,190 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)

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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V1 SHY is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V1 SHY, 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 V1 SHY registered?

V1 SHY is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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