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JL52 LEX

2016 Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,238 mi
Last recorded158,238 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL52 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIs 300H Premier CVT
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 158,238 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2025 120,138 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear diff mounting starting to crack

Pass 9 Jun 2025 152,449 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 109,878 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 148,635 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 96,730 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 135,194 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 93,626 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 85,213 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 88,740 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 78,549 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 69,007 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 69,007 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 70,757 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 39,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 63,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 63,561 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (Reverse lamp) (4.5.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 11,423 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 11,422 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 52,996 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 42,069 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 30,279 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT?

Based on 2,515 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
5,858
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 13
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault 9
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JL52 LEX is a 2016 Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT in Silver with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JL52 LEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JL52 LEX is a 2016 Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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