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SL61 HWE

2011 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,048 mi
Last recorded71,048 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 HWE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 71,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe at rear flex . End corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe under car . That runs to rear . front end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Dec 2020 69,275 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine cover fitted obscuring components

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

Under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 24 Nov 2020 69,234 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.922 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 2.32% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 362ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring inspection

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 19 Nov 2019 67,081 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 31 Oct 2018 63,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad near 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge - At 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 63,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad near 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge - At 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 56,295 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 52,576 miles

engine covers are fitted.

under covers are fitted.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 45,173 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,142 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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SL61 HWE is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SL61 HWE, 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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SL61 HWE is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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