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MT11 VZA

2011 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,071 mi
Last recorded90,071 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS22082,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 VZA
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 90,071 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 86,113 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 82,220 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 78,660 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 75,098 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 72,310 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 65,098 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2020 65,098 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 58,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,833 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 54,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 50,515 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 45,229 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 44,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 33,987 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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MT11 VZA is a 2011 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 82,299 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 IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT11 VZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Lexus IS220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MT11 VZA is a 2011 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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