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NU11 JWJ

2011 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,174 mi
Last recorded165,174 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS22082,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU11 JWJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 165,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 163,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

aux belt pulley missing

rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2024 160,703 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 152,791 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 15 Sep 2022 131,977 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 131,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 110,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear car has damage and surfaces are starting to corrode however no sharp edges are present nor any holes to structural components

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 110,949 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from the hanger on mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear car has damage and surfaces are starting to corrode however no sharp edges are present nor any holes to structural components

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 97,529 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 84,889 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 77,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged chunk out of rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

cruise control switch broken

Pass 8 Sep 2017 68,153 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 49,711 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 33,431 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 30,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 24,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

osf tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 24,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

osf tyre has slight wear on inner edge

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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NU11 JWJ is a 2011 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NU11 JWJ, 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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What year was NU11 JWJ registered?

NU11 JWJ is a 2011 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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