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VU17 VKH

2017 Lexus Is

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,942 mi
Last recorded80,942 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Lexus Is44,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 VKH
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 80,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing FRONT & REAR - BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 73,975 miles

Offside Rear brakes haves excessive bind

Pass 23 Feb 2024 68,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield loose

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

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 9 Mar 2023 57,765 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 52,562 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 47,700 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 43,457 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 43,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements 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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VU17 VKH is a 2017 Lexus Is in Red with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU17 VKH registered?

VU17 VKH is a 2017 Lexus Is, first registered on 6 March 2017.

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