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YT12 MJV

2012 Lexus IS200

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,543 mi
Last recorded122,543 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS20073,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 MJV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 122,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 106,047 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 106,047 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 99,688 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 99,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 86,710 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2022 76,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 70,994 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 70,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2020 67,387 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 67,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 61,282 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 52,285 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,292 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 36,425 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,787 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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YT12 MJV is a 2012 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 73,269 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 IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT12 MJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YT12 MJV registered?

YT12 MJV is a 2012 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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