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LG61 BYJ

2011 Lexus IS200

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,923 mi
Last recorded69,923 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS20079,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 BYJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 69,923 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2026 69,923 miles

underbody corrosion

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 69,337 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 29 Jan 2025 69,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both on inner sidewalls (235/35x19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 25 Jan 2024 63,187 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Jan 2024 63,161 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both on inner sidewalls (235/35x19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2023 52,165 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 52,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 52,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Electronic stability control wiring excessively damaged (7.12 (b))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limits (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded

general surface corrosion throughout front suspension components

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Sep 2021 45,377 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 41,008 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 39,426 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 34,696 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 34,696 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 30,777 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 24,693 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 18,646 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 14,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LG61 BYJ is a 2011 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG61 BYJ, 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 LG61 BYJ registered?

LG61 BYJ is a 2011 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is LG61 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG61 BYJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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