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M5 DAO

2011 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,320 mi
Last recorded69,320 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto57,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 DAO
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 69,320 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Oct 2024 68,012 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 64,939 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 64,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 61,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower inner wing moulding loose

Pass 11 Oct 2021 59,209 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder (245/4517) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 55,088 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (225/4517) (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulders both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 48,261 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 44,461 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 40,496 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 33,018 miles

front brake discs worn (lipped) and pads getting low

Pass 9 Jun 2015 26,631 miles

front brake discs worn (lipped)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 9 Jun 2015 26,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn (lipped)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 14 May 2014 21,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r inner side light n/w

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto?

Based on 3,986 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
5,104
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
319
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
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M5 DAO is a 2011 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 57,202 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M5 DAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M5 DAO is a 2011 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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