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R4 BYV

2011 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,699 mi
Last recorded74,699 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto57,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 BYV
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 74,699 miles

Nearside Front washer inoperative but provides sufficient washer fluid

Nearside Rear of vehicle has sustained damage

Pass 24 Sep 2024 72,005 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 67,523 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 63,630 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 61,208 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 60,033 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 60,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 54,895 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 43,969 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 33,517 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 27,453 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise all 4 tyres old and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 27,453 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise all 4 tyres old and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 23,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has chunk out of side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 18,602 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto?

Based on 3,986 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
5,104
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
319
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
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R4 BYV is a 2011 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 57,202 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R4 BYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R4 BYV registered?

R4 BYV is a 2011 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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