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YF11 VJU

2011 Lexus IS200

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,637 mi
Last recorded136,637 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS20079,421 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 VJU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 136,637 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2025 136,637 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 116,602 miles

under side rust

Fail 3 Jan 2025 116,600 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side rust

Pass 3 Jan 2024 106,854 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 100,734 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 93,185 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge cut outer sidewall

sill kit fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,926 miles

engine cover & under cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

Fail 8 Mar 2021 85,926 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

engine cover & under cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

Pass 19 May 2020 81,244 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 81,244 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 72,394 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 64,534 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 56,613 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 48,389 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 39,251 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 29,474 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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YF11 VJU is a 2011 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 79,421 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 IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF11 VJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 15 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF11 VJU registered?

YF11 VJU is a 2011 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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The MOT history for YF11 VJU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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