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S20 GMF

2011 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,690 mi
Last recorded59,690 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto57,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 GMF
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 59,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 56,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 52,319 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 49,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 47,128 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 45,598 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 45,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 43,088 miles

Central Rear exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 40,060 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 28,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 28,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 22,049 miles

tread worn on inner edges of both front tyres

Pass 30 Apr 2015 18,540 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 18,521 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 15,422 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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S20 GMF is a 2011 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S20 GMF, 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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S20 GMF is a 2011 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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