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RE61 NZJ

2011 Lexus IS200

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,306 mi
Last recorded144,306 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS20079,421 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 NZJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 144,306 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 138,921 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 131,441 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 122,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2023 122,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 115,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 109,064 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 109,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 100,359 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 100,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 86,873 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 74,620 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 72,192 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 64,276 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 52,352 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 52,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RE61 NZJ is a 2011 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RE61 NZJ, 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 RE61 NZJ registered?

RE61 NZJ is a 2011 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 November 2011.

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