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2016 Lexus IS 2.5L Hybrid electric · LT16 RXC

LT16 RXC

2016 Lexus IS (2.5L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 57,858 miles. MOT valid until 07 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
LEXUS IS
Year / Origin
2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 07 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
Recorded Mileage
57,858 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
HYBRID ELECTRIC · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Mar 2027
Fuel Type
HYBRID ELECTRIC
Year
2016
Engine
2494cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This Lexus IS has a clear and worsening tyre problem that overshadows an otherwise clean MOT history. The most recent test, in February 2026, failed because the offside rear tyre had a structural tear with the inside edge worn smooth and a nail embedded. That is a serious safety defect that could cause a sudden blowout. The car was retested and passed on the same day, meaning that tyre was replaced, but the advisories on the other three corners show the pattern is not resolved. The condition trend is worsening. The 2024 and 2023 tests were completely clean, but the 2025 test flagged the offside rear tyre as worn close to the limit. By 2026, that same tyre had failed catastrophically, and the nearside rear was also wearing thin on the inside edge. Both front tyres now show cracking or perishing, with the offside front also wearing on the inner edge. This suggests an underlying alignment or suspension geometry issue that is causing uneven tyre wear, particularly on the rear axle. The problem is accelerating rather than stabilising.

LT16 RXC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
  • 57,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
✓ No outstanding recalls
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ULEZ Compliant
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LT16 RXC Mileage History

  1. 20/02/202343,933 mi
  2. 06/03/202448,759 mi+4,826 mi
  3. 05/03/202553,858 mi+5,099 mi
  4. 25/02/202657,858 mi+4,000 mi
  5. 25/02/202657,858 mi

Average of roughly 4,619 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LT16 RXC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 16:31
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Lexus Is (LT16 RXC) between February 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 February 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: Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35 R18 90Y - inside edge worn”.

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