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WF12 GKP

2012 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,490 mi
Last recorded80,490 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 GKP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 80,490 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 67,017 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 56,607 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 48,505 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 43,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 43,043 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 41,770 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 38,324 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 35,312 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 35,312 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 32,178 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 29,466 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 23,832 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 23,831 miles

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

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

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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WF12 GKP is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WF12 GKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF12 GKP registered?

WF12 GKP is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is WF12 GKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 GKP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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