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BR12 MAY

2014 Lexus Is

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,037 mi
Last recorded177,037 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Lexus Is61,656 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR12 MAY
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 177,037 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 171,685 miles

Earth strap is fractured going to gearbox and rear heatshield is loose

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

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

Only o/s windscreen washer jet is working but provides enough liquid for both sides

Tpms light is on

n/s/f tyres side wall damage but no cord can be seen

Fail 14 Nov 2024 171,497 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Earth strap is fractured going to gearbox and rear heatshield is loose

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

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

Only o/s windscreen washer jet is working but provides enough liquid for both sides

n/s/f tyres side wall damage but no cord can be seen

Pass 1 Nov 2023 165,774 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 156,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 141,489 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 141,489 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 124,979 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut, no cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 109,517 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 82,466 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 57,586 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 57,586 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edges (4.1.E.1)

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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BR12 MAY is a 2014 Lexus Is in Black with a 2,493cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 61,656 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 12 years old, this Lexus Is is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BR12 MAY is a 2014 Lexus Is, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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