2016 Lexus RC 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · ET16 RBF
2016 Lexus RC (2.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 31 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 125,218 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS RC
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,218 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
ET16 RBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 125,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET16 RBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Lexus Rc (ET16 RBF) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
ET16 RBF Mileage History
- 28/07/202397,801 mi
- 31/07/202397,991 mi+190 mi
- 30/07/2024107,994 mi+10,003 mi
- 29/07/2025117,439 mi+9,445 mi
- 05/08/2026125,218 mi+7,779 mi
Average of roughly 9,070 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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