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SL61 PLZ

2011 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,576 mi
Last recorded62,576 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 PLZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 62,576 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 62,576 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 59,059 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 54,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear seat belts untested unable to access belts due to dog carrier fitted to seat

Pass 14 Oct 2022 48,510 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 43,015 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 40,029 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 38,707 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 36,144 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 34,738 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 23,666 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 23,610 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 22,254 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 22,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 17,461 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 PLZ 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 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLZ, 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 SL61 PLZ registered?

SL61 PLZ is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is SL61 PLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 PLZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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