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DU11 PLJ

2011 Lexus IS250C

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,014 mi
Last recorded66,014 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS250C41,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 PLJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 66,014 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 66,011 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 64,107 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 60,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 60,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 58,596 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 57,132 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 55,505 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 55,501 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 54,465 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 54,464 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 49,620 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 49,585 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 42,759 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 42,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlight wont adjust (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim foreign object stuck in between the tyre and wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade torn (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 33,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 33,451 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 24,948 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 19,895 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 16,806 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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DU11 PLJ is a 2011 Lexus IS250C in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2011 Lexus IS250C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 41,574 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 DU11 PLJ, 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 15 years old, this Lexus IS250C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DU11 PLJ is a 2011 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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