2011 Lexus IS F 5.0L Petrol · CT61 BHW

The Lexus IS F presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 19 November 2024 at 93,488 miles which returned a pass with no defects recorded. This single clean result indicates the vehicle met all legal standards at that date, roughly seven and a half months before the present review, and shows no worsening or recurring fault pattern in the supplied data. The recorded mileage of 93,488 at the 2024 test equates to an average of approximately 6,233 miles per year across the car's fifteen-year life, a figure consistent with typical private use for a 2011 performance saloon. The MOT history supplied contains only this one entry, so no rapid accumulation or notable gaps between tests can be assessed; the sparse record prevents evaluation of long-term owner care but confirms a clean bill at the last examination. A buyer should still commission an independent physical inspection despite the clean pass. The absence of advisories in November 2024 does not preclude worn suspension bushes, corroding subframes, or ageing brake discs common on a fifteen-year-old vehicle, and standing periods implied by low annual mileage can accelerate rubber perishing and fluid degradation. Focus the viewing on structural integrity beneath the sills and rear arches, plus the condition of the V8 drivetrain mounts and exhaust emissions system. Verify the actual odometer against the 93,488 figure and confirm servicing matches the low-use profile before purchase.