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LY16 VXW

2016 Lexus Gs

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,395 mi
Last recorded93,395 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Lexus Gs45,592 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 VXW
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2026 93,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 90,118 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 83,660 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 77,094 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 77,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 70,326 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 65,572 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 63,505 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 56,917 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 56,917 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Gs?

Based on 38,949 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
6,066
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 238
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 116
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 101
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LY16 VXW is a 2016 Lexus Gs in Red with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Lexus Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 45,592 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY16 VXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 10 years old, this Lexus Gs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY16 VXW registered?

LY16 VXW is a 2016 Lexus Gs, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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