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NJ61 BGF

2011 Lexus IS200

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,720 mi
Last recorded129,720 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS20079,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 BGF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 129,720 miles

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))

general underbody corrosion

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2025 127,039 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 127,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 122,371 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 113,842 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pins both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers and engine cover fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2021 107,551 miles

no smoke reading detected

Pass 16 Nov 2020 98,440 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 98,440 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 74,342 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 51,861 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 47,505 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 47,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 45,783 miles

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

Nearside Front wall damage

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 May 2017 45,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front wall damage

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 42,071 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 37,616 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 29,630 miles

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

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)

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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NJ61 BGF is a 2011 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NJ61 BGF, 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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What year was NJ61 BGF registered?

NJ61 BGF is a 2011 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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