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EK11 VFS

2011 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,587 mi
Last recorded170,587 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS22082,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 VFS
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 170,587 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 162,200 miles

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))

Fail 6 May 2025 162,200 miles

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

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))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 149,179 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 11 May 2023 133,965 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 115,689 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 115,689 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 102,894 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 102,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 86,493 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 68,803 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,697 miles

O/S/Rear brake pad retaining pin locking device incorrect but pads secure.

both rear calipers sticking ok on RBT

Pass 13 Mar 2017 39,098 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 32,021 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 26,548 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 26,548 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 22,016 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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EK11 VFS is a 2011 Lexus IS220 in Black 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 IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 82,299 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 IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK11 VFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Lexus IS220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK11 VFS registered?

EK11 VFS is a 2011 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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