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J15 XAM

2011 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,645 mi
Last recorded78,645 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 XAM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 78,645 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 76,142 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 74,360 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 74,360 miles

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 72,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 70,773 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 69,222 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 67,761 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 65,574 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 62,275 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 54,437 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 54,375 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Bumper insecure.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,667 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 46,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 24,706 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 24,706 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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J15 XAM is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J15 XAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J15 XAM registered?

J15 XAM is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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