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SM17 TYY

2017 Lexus Is

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,785 mi
Last recorded93,785 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Lexus Is44,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 TYY
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 93,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 93,783 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 84,895 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 76,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 64,548 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 57,570 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 51,528 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 51,127 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020

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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 TYY is a 2017 Lexus Is in Silver with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TYY registered?

SM17 TYY is a 2017 Lexus Is, first registered on 21 July 2017.

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