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BRZ 1283

2010 Lexus Is

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,105 mi
Last recorded144,105 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Lexus Is112,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 1283
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 144,105 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension corroded ( FRONT AND REAR).

Fail 14 Nov 2025 144,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear underside corroded inc coil springs, axle and suspension arms

Pass 15 Nov 2024 130,547 miles

Engine mount.

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE. (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2023 124,872 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension corroded.

Pass 6 Oct 2022 110,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 110,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 106,860 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 96,580 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 96,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,808 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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BRZ 1283 is a 2010 Lexus Is in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 112,343 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 16 years old, this Lexus Is is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BRZ 1283 registered?

BRZ 1283 is a 2010 Lexus Is, first registered on 2 August 2010.

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