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BU55 SHE

2014 Lexus Is

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,384 mi
Last recorded113,384 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Lexus Is61,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU55 SHE
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 113,384 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 May 2025 113,384 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2024 101,132 miles

Central Rear Lower Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber bush worn slightly (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower subframe corroded/surface rust but not dangerous

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2023 89,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 77,545 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 77,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2021 64,290 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 50,380 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 46,728 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 39,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 32,634 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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BU55 SHE is a 2014 Lexus Is in Blue with a 2,493cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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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BU55 SHE is a 2014 Lexus Is, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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