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EF16 BSY

2016 Lexus Is

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,707 mi
Last recorded117,707 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Lexus Is49,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 BSY
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 117,707 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 106,328 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 89,887 miles
Pass 29 May 2022 77,487 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2021 67,851 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 60,244 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 60,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 48,227 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 48,227 miles

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

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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EF16 BSY is a 2016 Lexus Is in Black with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EF16 BSY registered?

EF16 BSY is a 2016 Lexus Is, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is EF16 BSY safe to buy?

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