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DE61 TEY

2011 Lexus IS200

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,176 mi
Last recorded175,176 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS20079,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 TEY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 175,176 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fogging over. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 175,176 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fogging over. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 158,965 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH fogging over. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 May 2025 158,953 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH fogging over. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 141,750 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 141,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 141,699 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 125,730 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 125,730 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 111,895 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 101,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 101,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm where large cut is.(cant see cords/ply at cut) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades split and smear slight (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 81,235 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 65,507 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2017 38,847 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 34,999 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 30,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 25,934 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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DE61 TEY is a 2011 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE61 TEY, 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.

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DE61 TEY is a 2011 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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