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HT16 HJC

2016 Lexus IS300

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,516 mi
Last recorded119,516 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Lexus IS30063,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT16 HJC
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 119,516 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge 255/40 ZR18 Tread - 3.1mm

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 104,155 miles

Front floors damaged by jacking

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 104,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front floors damaged by jacking

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 90,807 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 78,716 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 78,698 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front unable to test wheel bearings

Pass 17 Mar 2022 69,534 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 55,622 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 46,811 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 46,810 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 35,801 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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HT16 HJC is a 2016 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 63,276 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT16 HJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 10 years old, this Lexus IS300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HT16 HJC is a 2016 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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