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WFZ 8423

2012 Lexus IS250C

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,214 mi
Last recorded135,214 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS250C42,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFZ 8423
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 135,214 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 131,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 125,063 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 125,063 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2022 111,304 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 101,929 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 91,066 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 81,456 miles

the (TPMS) light on

Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,595 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 68,595 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 58,896 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,547 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 36,795 miles

Offside Front Alloy Buckaled

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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WFZ 8423 is a 2012 Lexus IS250C in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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 WFZ 8423, 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 WFZ 8423 registered?

WFZ 8423 is a 2012 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is WFZ 8423 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFZ 8423 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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