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JB04 OPT

2011 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

147,442 mi
Last recorded147,442 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB04 OPT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 147,442 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 245.45.R 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Both sides corroded & rusty (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Suspension systems corroded & rusty

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 139,137 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Both sides corroded & rusty (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 139,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 225.45.R 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Both sides corroded & rusty (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 131,554 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 122,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 113,689 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 103,821 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 94,449 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 79,590 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 67,073 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 65,180 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 61,967 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 56,697 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 46,562 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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JB04 OPT is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JB04 OPT, 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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JB04 OPT is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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