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Lexus IS250

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,499 cc

S12 GELMOT history

S12 GEL is a blue petrol Lexus IS250 first used on 22 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 84,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

S12 GEL blue Lexus IS250 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lexus IS250, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
84,111 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 GEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS250
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 GEL was last recorded at 84,111 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 3,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,416 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,695 miles
Average per year
4,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,111 miles
  • 2024 – 80,414 miles
  • 2023 – 80,200 miles
  • 2022 – 78,961 miles
  • 2021 – 77,958 miles
  • 2019 – 76,234 miles
  • 2018 – 71,164 miles
  • 2017 – 63,495 miles
  • 2016 – 55,182 miles
  • 2015 – 46,568 miles
  • 2014 – 41,095 miles
  • 2013 – 36,375 miles
  • 2012 – 31,595 miles
  • 2011 – 26,688 miles
  • 2010 – 21,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,111 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,111 miles (+3,695)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    84,111 miles
    Test number
    528840111235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,416 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,416 miles
    Test number
    500992229893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail80,414 miles (+214)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,414 miles
    Test number
    575094560290
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,200 miles (+1,239)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,200 miles
    Test number
    993534834402
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both are slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass78,961 miles (+1,003)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,961 miles
    Test number
    501029582129
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,958 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    77,958 miles
    Test number
    986710299902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,234 miles (+5,070)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,234 miles
    Test number
    446404073336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass71,164 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,164 miles
    Test number
    706336161373
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlightly smooth on outer edge

  9. Fail71,164 miles (+7,669)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,164 miles
    Test number
    389874164655
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlightly smooth on outer edge

  10. Pass63,495 miles (+8,313)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,495 miles
    Test number
    786002722455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,182 miles (+8,614)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,182 miles
    Test number
    628415692706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,568 miles (+5,473)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,568 miles
    Test number
    509211495099
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Pass41,095 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,095 miles
    Test number
    727330604176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,091 miles (+4,716)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,091 miles
    Test number
    777518194056
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  15. Pass36,375 miles (+187)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,375 miles
    Test number
    568093993091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail36,188 miles (+4,593)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,188 miles
    Test number
    197172083422
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail31,595 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,595 miles
    Test number
    335893192010
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass31,595 miles (+4,907)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,595 miles
    Test number
    619513892013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    26,688 miles
    Test number
    267275881042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,688 miles (+5,649)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,688 miles
    Test number
    565305081009
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass21,039 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    21,039 miles
    Test number
    410938690084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll discs corroded
    • NoteO/s/r drive shaft outer cv boot weeping past clips

Questions about S12 GEL

Does S12 GEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 GEL is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 GEL?
The MOT on S12 GEL is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 GEL done?
S12 GEL was recorded at 84,111 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 4,018 miles a year.
Has S12 GEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 GEL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S12 GEL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S12 GEL find?
S12 GEL passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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