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S40 LEP

2011 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,760 mi
Last recorded95,760 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 LEP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 95,760 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 95,760 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to the state of the tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyres are a different size to the rears

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 89,514 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 84,333 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))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 78,671 miles

nearside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2022 78,671 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2021 73,222 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 67,974 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 60,919 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also wearing inner edge 225/45 17 ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 245/45 17 ()

Pass 28 Aug 2018 52,606 miles

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

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,194 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,503 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, smooth on inner edges - 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides - 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 29,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 22,548 miles

Front tyres are worn smooth on he inside edge

Items removed from drivers view

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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S40 LEP is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 54,938 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 IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S40 LEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 15 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S40 LEP registered?

S40 LEP is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 August 2011.

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