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ML15 UBV

2015 Lexus Is

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,368 mi
Last recorded83,368 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Lexus Is55,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML15 UBV
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 83,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s & o/s close to fail criteria (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 83,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s & o/s close to fail criteria (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 72,218 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 64,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 55,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge & damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 55,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge & damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 55,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge & damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 47,037 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 40,154 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 40,154 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 34,532 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 27,471 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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ML15 UBV is a 2015 Lexus Is in Black with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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ML15 UBV is a 2015 Lexus Is, first registered on 18 May 2015.

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