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VK61 DHY

2011 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,729 mi
Last recorded78,729 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 DHY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 78,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 70,470 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 61,188 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 56,381 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 53,570 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 51,066 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 49,104 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 44,675 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Oct 2017 40,122 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 35,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 31,112 miles

Engine cover fitted

front brake discs slightly lipped

front brake pads worn to 5mm

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2015 31,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine cover fitted

front brake discs slightly lipped

front brake pads worn to 5mm

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 26,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres wearing on inside edges

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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VK61 DHY is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VK61 DHY, 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 VK61 DHY registered?

VK61 DHY is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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