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LM61 HFY

2011 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,405 mi
Last recorded138,405 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS22082,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 HFY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 138,405 miles

Offside Front foglamp in-op

Nearside Front Lower clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear Lower fuel pipe clips corroded

o/s and n/s front headlamp lens opaque

Fail 19 Jul 2025 138,365 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative not checked (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 133,926 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 126,288 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower damage to bumper also fog lamp not working

Fail 28 Jul 2023 126,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perished and very low tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower damage to bumper also fog lamp not working

Pass 26 Jul 2022 120,210 miles

Central handbrake lever needs adjustment

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

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))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 120,210 miles

Central handbrake lever needs adjustment

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 112,051 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 99,195 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 99,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 74,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 60,882 miles

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

top covers and under trays

Fail 9 May 2017 60,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords low tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

top covers and under trays

Pass 24 Mar 2016 48,188 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 43,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 41,115 miles

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres starting to feather on inside edges

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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LM61 HFY is a 2011 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LM61 HFY, 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 LM61 HFY registered?

LM61 HFY is a 2011 Lexus IS220, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is LM61 HFY safe to buy?

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