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LR15 MZD

2015 Lexus Is

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

244,604 mi
Last recorded244,604 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Lexus Is55,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR15 MZD
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 244,604 miles

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

Rear Differential Bush slightly perished but not seriously weakened

Fail 11 Mar 2026 244,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlight condensation

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays and covers fitted unable to inspect some components

Pass 30 Jun 2025 231,223 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 217,735 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 199,132 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))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 188,510 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 173,192 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2023 173,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 150,825 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 131,543 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 115,135 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 112,605 miles

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

Offside 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 94,000 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 93,596 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 91,987 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 75,943 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 57,754 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 57,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 40,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 14,922 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 14,642 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 14,642 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LR15 MZD is a 2015 Lexus Is in Red with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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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LR15 MZD is a 2015 Lexus Is, first registered on 15 April 2015.

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