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FV11 WCR

2011 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,847 mi
Last recorded87,847 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 WCR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 87,847 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 81,149 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 81,144 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2024 81,122 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 77,110 miles

Front both lower arm bull joint boots slightly detreated

Fail 17 Apr 2023 77,094 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both lower arm bull joint boots slightly detreated

Pass 10 May 2022 75,176 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 74,049 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 74,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 71,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front wearing from inner shoulder

Fail 20 Jun 2020 71,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wearing from inner shoulder

Pass 22 Jun 2019 65,176 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jun 2018 57,815 miles

Front susp lower balljoint dust covers leaking grease slightly n/s and o/s

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm at time of test/nail in tyre/recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm!/tyre cracking perished/advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm!!/advise replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 24 Jun 2017 50,901 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on approx. 2mm/would recommend replacing (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres/osr and nsr tyres are cracking (4.1.E.1)

engine covers/under tray fitted obscuring view

Fail 24 Jun 2017 50,901 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on approx. 2mm/would recommend replacing (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres/osr and nsr tyres are cracking (4.1.E.1)

engine covers/under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 7 Jul 2016 43,620 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,397 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 28,436 miles

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

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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FV11 WCR is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV11 WCR, 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 FV11 WCR registered?

FV11 WCR is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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