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M25 SMC

2011 Lexus IS200

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,969 mi
Last recorded92,969 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS20079,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 SMC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 92,969 miles

both front tyres low outer edge

both rear axle stabiliser links corroded under tray

Fail 16 Aug 2025 92,969 miles

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

both front tyres low outer edge

both rear axle stabiliser links corroded under tray

Pass 24 Aug 2024 84,513 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 67,966 miles

both rear axle stabiliser links corroded under tray

slight pitting rear discs

Pass 1 Sep 2022 53,043 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 49,525 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 44,438 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 36,857 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 35,174 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 35,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 30,082 miles

Central UNDERCOVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 24 Sep 2018 30,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central UNDERCOVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 25,580 miles

plastic covers fitted underneath obscuring the view of some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2016 20,551 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 15,980 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Drivers wiper slightly smearing across windscreen.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and tread cracking, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread cracking, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Offside rear tyre tread cracking, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Fail 7 Sep 2015 15,980 miles

Drivers wiper slightly smearing across windscreen.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and tread cracking, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread cracking, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Offside rear tyre tread cracking, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 11,761 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside front tyre tread

nearside front tyre tread cracking

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

offside front tyre tread cracking

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2014 11,761 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside front tyre tread

nearside front tyre tread cracking

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

offside front tyre tread cracking

offside rear tyre tread cracking

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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M25 SMC is a 2011 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M25 SMC, 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 M25 SMC registered?

M25 SMC is a 2011 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is M25 SMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M25 SMC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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