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MJ51 SNR

2018 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

36,805 mi
Last recorded36,805 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 SNR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 36,805 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2026 139,575 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 139,520 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 33,472 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 33,471 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 135,504 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 30,047 miles

Underbody Covers/Trays Fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2024 124,533 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 26,110 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 113,148 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 23,120 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 99,701 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 16,585 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 15,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 88,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 71,915 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 71,915 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 63,307 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 56,840 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2015 46,057 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 45,493 miles

n/s/f tyre has a wear on the outside

Pass 9 Aug 2013 43,596 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 41,459 miles

Damage to nearside rear door and outer sill

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

front disc's lipped

Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,498 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 23,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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MJ51 SNR is a 2018 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 MJ51 SNR, 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 8 years old, this Lexus IS250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MJ51 SNR registered?

MJ51 SNR is a 2018 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 May 2018.

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