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FG61 ZCA

2011 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,431 mi
Last recorded106,431 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 ZCA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 106,431 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 106,426 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 102,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + metal object in tread 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres heavily split cracked perished & damaged on inner sidewalls 225/40/18

Fail 2 Sep 2024 102,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + metal object in tread 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres heavily split cracked perished & damaged on inner sidewalls 225/40/18

Pass 12 Sep 2023 96,926 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 96,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 91,382 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 85,577 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 83,476 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 83,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 80,534 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 80,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 75,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 68,283 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 60,927 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 49,976 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 33,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 29,020 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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FG61 ZCA is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 54,938 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 IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG61 ZCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 15 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FG61 ZCA is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 November 2011.

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