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SW11 TGU

2011 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,947 mi
Last recorded116,947 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW11 TGU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 116,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2024 111,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2023 102,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion emerging underside of vehicle on rear suspension components

Pass 22 Sep 2022 95,105 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion emerging underside of vehicle on rear suspension components

Fail 20 Sep 2022 95,075 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

surface corrosion emerging underside of vehicle on rear suspension components

Pass 9 Sep 2021 87,625 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle in places

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL components in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 87,623 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle in places

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL components in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 80,752 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 72,167 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 72,167 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 65,041 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 59,332 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 48,178 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 37,190 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 26,086 miles

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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SW11 TGU is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 SW11 TGU, 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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What year was SW11 TGU registered?

SW11 TGU is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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