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MT05 LEY

2016 Lexus Is

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,279 mi
Last recorded79,279 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Lexus Is49,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 LEY
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 79,279 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Aug 2025 79,279 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2024 67,875 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 58,812 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 54,749 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jan 2023 54,740 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Dec 2021 48,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 43,957 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 10 Jun 2019 31,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges225/45/18 88Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

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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MT05 LEY is a 2016 Lexus Is in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MT05 LEY registered?

MT05 LEY is a 2016 Lexus Is, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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