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AE66 OAJ

2016 Lexus Is

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

278,946 mi
Last recorded278,946 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Lexus Is49,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 OAJ
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 278,946 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 278,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 237,637 miles

Both front suspension lower wishbones, inner bushes deteriorating and in poor condition.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 201,996 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 163,884 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 124,691 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 124,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2021 90,675 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 68,825 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 68,824 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 42,386 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is?

Based on 112,059 MOT tests across 14,236 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
6,933
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
14,236
On UK Roads
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AE66 OAJ is a 2016 Lexus Is in Red with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 49,926 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Lexus Is typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Lexus Is is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE66 OAJ registered?

AE66 OAJ is a 2016 Lexus Is, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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