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SM17 TYH

2017 Lexus Is

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,023 mi
Last recorded177,023 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Lexus Is44,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 TYH
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 177,023 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 168,945 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 143,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 69,670 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 69,670 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 53,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 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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SM17 TYH is a 2017 Lexus Is in Blue with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM17 TYH registered?

SM17 TYH is a 2017 Lexus Is, first registered on 11 August 2017.

Is SM17 TYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 TYH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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