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RK17 GYU

2017 Lexus Is

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,828 mi
Last recorded86,828 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Lexus Is44,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK17 GYU
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 86,828 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 72,757 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 72,757 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 67,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks where tread meets sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 67,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in inner sidewall showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks where tread meets sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 61,731 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 61,731 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 57,370 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 52,816 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 52,816 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 46,701 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 46,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 41,838 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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RK17 GYU is a 2017 Lexus Is in Red with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2017 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 44,058 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 9 years old, this Lexus Is is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK17 GYU registered?

RK17 GYU is a 2017 Lexus Is, first registered on 3 March 2017.

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The MOT history for RK17 GYU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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