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AO52 ADE

2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,883 mi
Last recorded130,883 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT71,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ADE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 300H SE CVT
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,493cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 130,883 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

LONG TRAVEL ON PARKING BRAKE

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 125,010 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 Sep 2024 125,009 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2023 118,809 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 118,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 107,585 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Sep 2021 101,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON minimum legal thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 101,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON minimum legal thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 95,312 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 82,839 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 20 Aug 2018 62,727 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 45,744 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 45,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 24,826 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 300H SE CVT?

Based on 2,615 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
7,556
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault 13
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AO52 ADE is a 2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT in Grey with a 2,493cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 71,906 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 300H SE CVT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO52 ADE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 300H SE CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Lexus Is 300H SE CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO52 ADE registered?

AO52 ADE is a 2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT, first registered on 17 September 2013.

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