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VK61 YWA

2011 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,899 mi
Last recorded43,899 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YWA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 43,899 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 43,235 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 43,234 miles

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2024 42,225 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 40,176 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 40,176 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 39,155 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 37,771 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 37,771 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 33,398 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 22,278 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 15,407 miles

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Feb 2016 8,431 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 7,426 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YWA is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VK61 YWA, 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 YWA registered?

VK61 YWA is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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