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WU61 YSJ

2011 Lexus IS250

Blue Other 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,934 mi
Last recorded116,934 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 YSJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 116,934 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 112,815 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 112,698 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 103,592 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 86,068 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))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,109 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,225 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Fail 21 Mar 2018 60,225 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 46,359 miles

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 33,359 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 29,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing low .

Fail 15 Jun 2015 29,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing low .

Pass 14 Jul 2014 26,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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WU61 YSJ is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WU61 YSJ, 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 WU61 YSJ?

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What year was WU61 YSJ registered?

WU61 YSJ is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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The MOT history for WU61 YSJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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