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FN61 ZLV

2011 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,863 mi
Last recorded97,863 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 ZLV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 97,863 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 90,543 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 82,850 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 82,850 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 76,937 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 76,937 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 70,318 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 15 Aug 2020 66,334 miles

front brake discs badly worn

Fail 15 Aug 2020 66,334 miles

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

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 27 Aug 2019 62,953 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 57,671 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 53,261 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 47,744 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,591 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 31,472 miles

both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx

Pass 8 Apr 2014 27,828 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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FN61 ZLV is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FN61 ZLV, 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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What year was FN61 ZLV registered?

FN61 ZLV is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is FN61 ZLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN61 ZLV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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