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FJ15 FWS

2015 Lexus Is

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

272,300 mi
Last recorded272,300 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Lexus Is55,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ15 FWS
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 272,300 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2026 256,680 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 240,609 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 224,207 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 209,173 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 208,985 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 194,558 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 180,463 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 180,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 169,272 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 168,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 160,252 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 146,630 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 131,945 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 131,942 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 124,535 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 116,558 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 116,527 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 100,719 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 80,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (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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FJ15 FWS is a 2015 Lexus Is in Black with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2015 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 55,332 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 11 years old, this Lexus Is is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ15 FWS registered?

FJ15 FWS is a 2015 Lexus Is, first registered on 9 April 2015.

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