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YC12 HGJ

2012 Lexus IS250C

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,463 mi
Last recorded47,463 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS250C42,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 HGJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 47,463 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 45,949 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 45,949 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 44,194 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 44,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 40,807 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 38,081 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 38,081 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 35,726 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 35,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 33,357 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 31,295 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 31,295 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 28,965 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 27,200 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 26 May 2015 15,290 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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YC12 HGJ is a 2012 Lexus IS250C in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC12 HGJ, 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 YC12 HGJ registered?

YC12 HGJ is a 2012 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is YC12 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 HGJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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