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AY16 VXJ

2016 Lexus Is

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

251,232 mi
Last recorded251,232 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Lexus Is49,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 VXJ
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 251,232 miles

all tyres worn low-osf and nsf wishbone rear bushes perished slightly-

Pass 18 Jul 2024 229,039 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 185,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 185,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 157,286 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 157,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 155,260 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 155,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 154,874 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 154,874 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 143,822 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 141,212 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 136,134 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 135,479 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 110,783 miles

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

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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AY16 VXJ is a 2016 Lexus Is in Silver with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AY16 VXJ registered?

AY16 VXJ is a 2016 Lexus Is, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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