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SL11 GKU

2011 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,466 mi
Last recorded64,466 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 GKU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 64,466 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both effected. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both effected. (1.2.1 (e))

Under covers obscuring some components.

Pass 10 Jan 2025 56,134 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Under covers obscuring some components

Fail 9 Jan 2025 56,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers obscuring some components

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jan 2024 46,957 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2023 40,662 miles

plastic under tray fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2022 40,611 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 40,045 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 38,835 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 38,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 35,811 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 32,999 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 30,085 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 30,085 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 29,851 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SL11 GKU is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL11 GKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL11 GKU registered?

SL11 GKU is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 March 2011.

Is SL11 GKU safe to buy?

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