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2016 Lexus IS 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · HT16 LEJ

HT16 LEJ

2016 Lexus IS (2.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 30 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 201,654 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
LEXUS IS
Year / Origin
2016 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 23 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
Recorded Mileage
201,654 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 2.5L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Mar 2027
Fuel Type
Hybrid Electric (Clean)
Year
2016
Engine
2494cc
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HT16 LEJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
  • 201,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

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HT16 LEJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 07:47
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Lexus Is (HT16 LEJ) between October 2021 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 March 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 (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Lining incorrectly mounted to pad. (1.1.13 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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HT16 LEJ Mileage History

  1. 19/10/202192,007 mi
  2. 12/10/2022108,635 mi+16,628 mi
  3. 20/10/2023129,923 mi+21,288 mi
  4. 24/10/2023129,923 mi
  5. 24/03/2026201,654 mi+71,731 mi

Average of roughly 24,766 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
78
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
✓ No outstanding recalls
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