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DV61 JYW

2011 Lexus IS200

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,558 mi
Last recorded114,558 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS20079,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 JYW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 114,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded " fuel filler breather " ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various braking and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level under minimum, before test

under body covers fitted at time of test, obscuring view

Fail 22 Oct 2025 114,557 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded " fuel filler breather " ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various braking and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level under minimum, before test

under body covers fitted at time of test, obscuring view

Pass 30 Oct 2024 112,923 miles

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE

Nearside Front TYRE NEARSIDE FRONT PRESSURE LOW ,CANNOT SEE A NAIL ETC ,SUGGEST CHECKED OUT.

SURFACE CORROSION ON SUSPENSION ETC .

Pass 13 Nov 2023 111,343 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 109,947 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension,steering and braking components

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

Offside Rear shock is moist

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

both rear tyres are perished in the tread

corrosion to both inner rear arches /floor

corrosion to rear fuel pipes

front and rea brake pads are worn low

Fail 10 Nov 2022 109,928 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Corrosion to front and rear suspension,steering and braking components

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

Offside Rear shock is moist

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

both rear tyres are perished in the tread

corrosion to both inner rear arches /floor

corrosion to rear fuel pipes

front and rea brake pads are worn low

Pass 2 Nov 2021 108,460 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension and brake components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under covers obscuring view

Pass 10 Nov 2020 106,874 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 106,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 104,946 miles

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED .

Front FRONT TYRES WORN ON BOTH EDGES .

Fail 13 Nov 2019 104,946 miles

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

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED .

Front FRONT TYRES WORN ON BOTH EDGES .

Pass 15 Nov 2018 102,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in treads and tread depth approx. 3mm--please note this tyre also has a nail/screw in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 99,707 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 83,035 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 28 Oct 2015 64,333 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 47,243 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 47,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DV61 JYW is a 2011 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 79,421 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 DV61 JYW, 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 15 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DV61 JYW is a 2011 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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