2016 Lexus IS 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · FM16 ABU

The 2016 Lexus IS presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 March 2026 at 32,701 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT outcomes. Across five successive annual or near-annual examinations the vehicle has never accumulated advisories or failures, indicating consistent mechanical condition under previous ownership. Recorded mileage sits at 32,701 against a ten-year lifespan, equating to roughly 3,270 miles per year. The tester logged 11,251 miles on 17 September 2021, then 17,323 on 3 October 2022, 22,591 on 17 October 2023, 28,364 on 19 February 2025, and 32,701 on 10 March 2026. The progression shows steady low use with no abrupt accumulation and no standing gaps exceeding fourteen months. Such light, even mileage implies gentle urban or occasional use rather than neglected storage. No recurring faults appear in the history, so the buyer faces no flagged structural corrosion, suspension bush wear, brake binding, or exhaust emission concerns from DVSA data. The clean record suggests previous owners addressed consumables before each test. A pre-purchase inspection should still confirm underbody structural integrity, coil spring condition, and brake disc wear, as low-mileage cars can develop surface corrosion or seized calipers through inactivity despite passing MOTs. Given the absence of advisories, the Lexus requires only standard checks on tyres, wiper blades, and fluid levels. The verified history supports confidence in the vehicle's presented condition as of the March 2026 examination.