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MK61 SYY

2011 Lexus IS200

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,551 mi
Last recorded130,551 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS20079,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 SYY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 130,551 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 130,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/45r17 instead of 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 125,027 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 120,186 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 114,533 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 114,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 107,796 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 102,510 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 102,510 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 98,585 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 94,448 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 87,436 miles

emission is too low to be tested

Fail 30 Jul 2018 87,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

emission is too low to be tested

Pass 10 Aug 2017 77,483 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 77,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 54,655 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 41,711 miles

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

Rear Both Rear Tyres On 2.5mm

Pass 9 Dec 2014 29,065 miles

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

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

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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MK61 SYY is a 2011 Lexus IS200 in Red 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 MK61 SYY, 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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MK61 SYY is a 2011 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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