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R5 LJJ

2016 Lexus Is

White Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,826 mi
Last recorded102,826 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Lexus Is49,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 LJJ
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 102,826 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 102,825 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 93,959 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 83,952 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 83,952 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 74,074 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 66,114 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 66,114 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 57,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Feb 2021 57,362 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2020 51,119 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 43,250 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))

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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R5 LJJ is a 2016 Lexus Is in White 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 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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R5 LJJ is a 2016 Lexus Is, first registered on 9 September 2016.

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