Lexus Is 300H SE CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Lexus Is 300H SE CVT reliable? We analysed 2,615 real MOT tests across 270 vehicles to find out.
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The Lexus Is 300H SE CVT is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lexus Is 300H SE CVT.
Lexus Is 300H SE CVT Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lexus Is 300H SE CVT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lexus Is 300H SE CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lexus Is 300H SE CVT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lexus Is 300H SE CVT Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Lexus Is 300H SE CVT fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Lexus Is 300H SE CVT Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Lexus Is 300H SE CVT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Lexus Is 300H SE CVT Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lexus Is 300H SE CVT owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lexus Is 300H SE CVT MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lexus Is 300H SE CVT year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 323 | 90.4% | 56,210 | 85,521 | 129,190 |
| 2013 | 2,128 | 87.9% | 45,324 | 71,906 | 106,250 |
How Long Does a Lexus Is 300H SE CVT Last?
Based on 270 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT vehicles on UK roads.
Lexus Is 300H SE CVT Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lexus Is 300H SE CVT MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Lexus Is 300H SE CVT
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.4% MOT pass rate from 323 tests
87.9% MOT pass rate from 2,128 tests
The best year to buy a used Lexus Is 300H SE CVT is 2014, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.4% across 323 tests. The 2013 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Lexus Is 300H SE CVT Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus Is 300H SE CVT THIS CAR | 88.4% | 2,615 | 72,896 mi | 13 yrs |
| Lexus IS200 | 75.4% | 546,826 | 87,139 mi | 27 yrs |
| Lexus Ct | 86.8% | 304,916 | 55,351 mi | 15 yrs |
| Lexus RX300 | 79% | 229,652 | 83,424 mi | 26 yrs |
| Honda Sh 300 A-b | 88.8% | 2,353 | 12,888 mi | 15 yrs |
Compared to the Lexus IS200 (75.4% pass rate) and the Lexus Ct (86.8% pass rate), the Lexus Is 300H SE CVT outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Lexus Is 300H SE CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.4% across 2,615 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with 18 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Lexus Is 300H SE CVT with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Lexus Is 300H SE CVT owner drives around 7,556 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Lexus Is 300H SE CVT models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.