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R5 NSJ

2015 Lexus Is

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,923 mi
Last recorded67,923 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Lexus Is55,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 NSJ
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 67,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear backbox heat shield loose

Pass 10 Dec 2024 63,945 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 63,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge bald and outer edge perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 58,446 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 53,481 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 53,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 46,571 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 40,940 miles

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

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 12 Dec 2019 36,521 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 31,331 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 25,143 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front worn inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge plus cut sidewall not deep

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front trre worn inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inside 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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R5 NSJ is a 2015 Lexus Is in Black with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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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What year was R5 NSJ registered?

R5 NSJ is a 2015 Lexus Is, first registered on 5 January 2015.

Is R5 NSJ safe to buy?

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