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SL61 PMU

2011 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

71,255 mi
Last recorded71,255 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 71,255 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 67,055 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 66,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 66,923 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 62,385 miles

service brake pedal low

service brake pedal low

Pass 17 Dec 2021 57,298 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 53,312 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 50,745 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 46,838 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 43,089 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 43,089 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 39,185 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 31,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 28,450 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 PMU is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,500cc 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 SL61 PMU, 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 PMU is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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