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LG 38

2011 Lexus IS250C

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,969 mi
Last recorded46,969 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS250C41,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG 38
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 46,969 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 46,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + low and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 46,002 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords. offside / nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 46,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside / nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords. offside / nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 44,808 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 43,571 miles

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

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

Under tray fitted unable to test testable items

engine cove fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 16 Mar 2021 41,900 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 40,627 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 40,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 37,729 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside / nearside 225 /40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside / nearside 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 37,729 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside / nearside 225 /40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside / nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside / nearside 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 34,838 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 31,361 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 31,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40r18 bridgestone (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,053 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 17,250 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250C?

Based on 8,328 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
3,955
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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LG 38 is a 2011 Lexus IS250C in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Lexus IS250C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 41,574 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 IS250C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG 38, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Lexus IS250C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG 38 registered?

LG 38 is a 2011 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is LG 38 safe to buy?

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