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LW16 DCU

2016 Lexus Is

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,527 mi
Last recorded121,527 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Lexus Is49,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW16 DCU
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 121,527 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 118,621 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 113,300 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 13 Jan 2023 98,555 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 98,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 84,314 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 74,912 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 74,912 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 69,676 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 49,908 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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LW16 DCU is a 2016 Lexus Is in Grey with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LW16 DCU registered?

LW16 DCU is a 2016 Lexus Is, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is LW16 DCU safe to buy?

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