2016 Lexus IS 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · GN16 AAO
2016 Lexus IS (2.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 19 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 63,098 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS IS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GN16 AAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 63,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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GN16 AAO MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Lexus Is (GN16 AAO) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & worn on inner edge (5.2”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
GN16 AAO Mileage History
- 03/10/202352,730 mi
- 16/10/202457,624 mi+4,894 mi
- 16/10/202457,624 mi
- 15/10/202563,098 mi+5,474 mi
- 16/10/202563,098 mi
Average of roughly 5,092 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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