CarVerify

Free Car Check

ST57 JEF

2011 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,170 mi
Last recorded104,170 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 JEF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 104,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 104,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 101,240 miles

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

under body protected in sealant

undertray fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2024 101,232 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under body protected in sealant

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2023 92,746 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 81,789 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 66,880 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 53,411 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 29 Jul 2019 41,125 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 29,265 miles

Due too condition of osf tyre, steering geometry should be checked/adjusted.

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 20,977 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2016 19,099 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 16,734 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 13,385 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 9,094 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ST57 JEF is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 ST57 JEF, 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

How do I check the history of ST57 JEF?

You can check the full history of ST57 JEF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ST57 JEF registered?

ST57 JEF is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is ST57 JEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST57 JEF 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.

Does ST57 JEF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ST57 JEF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.