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SJ60 PBJ

2011 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,965 mi
Last recorded90,965 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ60 PBJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 90,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 90,962 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 85,226 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 85,226 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 79,154 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 79,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped link bar (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 72,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at End (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 72,833 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at End (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 66,236 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 58,445 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 51,198 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 51,198 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 47,277 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 42,333 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 42,333 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,495 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 37,792 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 31,561 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 31,561 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 25,284 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 19,842 miles

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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SJ60 PBJ is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ60 PBJ, 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 SJ60 PBJ registered?

SJ60 PBJ is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 3 January 2011.

Is SJ60 PBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ60 PBJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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