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MJ51 MCZ

2011 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,721 mi
Last recorded58,721 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto57,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 MCZ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 58,721 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 57,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 57,383 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 56,136 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 54,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 53,130 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 49,333 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 44,429 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 44,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 zr 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245 45 zr 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 34,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a puncture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 30,658 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 19,162 miles

Rear tyres treads cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2016 16,743 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2015 13,885 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 10,898 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread

both rear tyres cracking on tread

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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MJ51 MCZ is a 2011 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MJ51 MCZ, 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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MJ51 MCZ is a 2011 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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