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HO15 SAM

2017 Lexus Is

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,555 mi
Last recorded177,555 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Lexus Is44,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO15 SAM
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 177,555 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 153,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 127,459 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 112,057 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 112,057 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 97,063 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Pass 10 May 2021 84,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 78,185 miles

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

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

bonnet release mechanism seizing making it difficult to open. (does secure)

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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HO15 SAM 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 87.5%.

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 HO15 SAM registered?

HO15 SAM is a 2017 Lexus Is, first registered on 28 March 2017.

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