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MW15 BYB

2015 Lexus Is

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

352,362 mi
Last recorded352,362 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2015 Lexus Is55,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW15 BYB
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 352,362 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 320,139 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 320,139 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 234,924 miles

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 s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 234,924 miles

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

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

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 s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 94,966 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 61,716 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 61,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn at edge

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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MW15 BYB is a 2015 Lexus Is in Red with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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MW15 BYB is a 2015 Lexus Is, first registered on 29 June 2015.

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