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BJ15 YYO

2015 Lexus IS300

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,478 mi
Last recorded108,478 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Lexus IS30062,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 YYO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 108,478 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 108,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 97,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 89,417 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 79,505 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 71,811 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 64,565 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 62,364 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 62,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 60,962 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 57,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 42,475 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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BJ15 YYO is a 2015 Lexus IS300 in Red with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2015 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 62,344 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 IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ15 YYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 11 years old, this Lexus IS300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BJ15 YYO registered?

BJ15 YYO is a 2015 Lexus IS300, first registered on 12 June 2015.

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