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MK11 ZVO

2011 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 4968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,629 mi
Last recorded154,629 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 ZVO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 154,629 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 154,629 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 144,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 135,514 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 125,663 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 118,241 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 112,907 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 107,049 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre chalk marked ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 103,434 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 99,116 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 99,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 92,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise 4mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,599 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 85,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 78,215 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 76,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 76,480 miles

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

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

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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MK11 ZVO is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 4,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MK11 ZVO, 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 MK11 ZVO registered?

MK11 ZVO is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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