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VA17 GXZ

2017 Lexus Is

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,905 mi
Last recorded120,905 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Lexus Is44,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA17 GXZ
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 120,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 115,184 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 115,184 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 109,067 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 108,848 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 103,543 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 103,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 98,286 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 86,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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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VA17 GXZ is a 2017 Lexus Is in Red with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA17 GXZ registered?

VA17 GXZ is a 2017 Lexus Is, first registered on 27 July 2017.

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