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L5 JNS

2011 Lexus IS250

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

9,000 mi
Last recorded9,000 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 JNS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 9,000 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 100,684 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 8,947 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 8,898 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 93,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 88,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Aug 2023 88,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2023 8,535 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 83,247 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 8,263 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 78,272 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Aug 2021 78,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2021 7,838 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 75,336 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 75,336 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 7,303 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 6,924 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 69,651 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 6,466 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 59,650 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 6,059 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 50,972 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 5,620 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 43,259 miles

Emissions To Clean To Test

Pass 19 Aug 2015 35,015 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 4,992 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 4,560 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 26,833 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 4,085 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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L5 JNS is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 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 L5 JNS, 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 L5 JNS registered?

L5 JNS is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is L5 JNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 JNS shows 29 tests with a 89.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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