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LK61 VZM

2011 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,194 mi
Last recorded100,194 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK61 VZM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 100,194 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 100,194 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 99,438 miles

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 98,377 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 96,752 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 95,526 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 93,950 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,497 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 84,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 84,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 74,960 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 65,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 56,114 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 46,534 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2014 37,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LK61 VZM is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LK61 VZM, 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 LK61 VZM registered?

LK61 VZM is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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