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J22 RLJ

2011 Lexus IS200

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,324 mi
Last recorded53,324 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS20079,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 RLJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 53,324 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 53,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 51,762 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 50,077 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 48,751 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 47,202 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 44,884 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 43,516 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 43,516 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 40,734 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 40,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 38,718 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 35,004 miles

rear tyres near limit

Pass 6 Jan 2016 30,838 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 26,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 20,626 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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J22 RLJ is a 2011 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 79,421 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 IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J22 RLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 15 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J22 RLJ registered?

J22 RLJ is a 2011 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 January 2011.

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