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FY61 DNO

2011 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,694 mi
Last recorded152,694 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 DNO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 152,694 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 150,107 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 139,121 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 128,580 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 128,580 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 117,882 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 117,881 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted over hanging disc's (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2020 114,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edge also has nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2020 114,253 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edge also has nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2018 109,972 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 100,375 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 73,145 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 59,131 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 30,166 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 27,997 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 27,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 27,997 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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FY61 DNO is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY61 DNO, 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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FY61 DNO is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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