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BJ16 UEA

2016 Lexus Is

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,776 mi
Last recorded87,776 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Lexus Is49,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 UEA
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 87,776 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 82,756 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 82,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 80,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 64,278 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 64,278 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 38,683 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 38,683 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 26,909 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 26,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 24,507 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 20,176 miles

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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BJ16 UEA is a 2016 Lexus Is in Red with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 49,926 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 10 years old, this Lexus Is is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ16 UEA registered?

BJ16 UEA is a 2016 Lexus Is, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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