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S500 VJS

2016 Lexus Rc

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,459 mi
Last recorded87,459 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Lexus Rc40,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 VJS
MakeLexus
ModelRc
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 87,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 87,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front alloy wheel damaged

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

Nearside Rear alloy wheel damaged

Offside 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))

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 also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 21 May 2025 83,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside 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))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 79,587 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 75,253 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 70,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 66,094 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 62,534 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 53,516 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 53,516 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Rc?

Based on 16,149 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
5,387
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads
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S500 VJS is a 2016 Lexus Rc in Blue with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Lexus Rc models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 40,008 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Lexus Rc typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Lexus Rc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S500 VJS registered?

S500 VJS is a 2016 Lexus Rc, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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