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B13 DFT

2013 Lexus IS250

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,203 mi
Last recorded138,203 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 DFT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 138,203 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2025 69,300 miles

Sills, underbody, subframe and suspension components has slight corrosion but not excessive

Pass 11 Dec 2024 66,490 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 130,142 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 61,124 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 128,042 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 54,414 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 54,392 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Oct 2022 54,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 125,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 125,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 48,447 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 121,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 43,321 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 37,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 25,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 116,612 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 110,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres have started to crack on the inner tread

Pass 17 Jul 2017 17,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracked/perished, but not to cord.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread cracked/perished, but not to cord.

Pass 22 Oct 2016 106,736 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 14,476 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 104,607 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 100,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 100,299 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 91,053 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

heat shield loose on n/s cat

vehicle has had 2 new tyres on rear and new discs and pads on front brakes

Pass 30 Jun 2014 91,053 miles

heat shield loose on n/s cat

vehicle has had 2 new tyres on rear and new discs and pads on front brakes

Pass 4 Jul 2013 84,393 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perished within the tread

Fail 4 Jul 2013 84,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perished within the tread

Pass 13 Jun 2012 75,671 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,218 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 49,036 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 35,139 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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B13 DFT is a 2013 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B13 DFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 13 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B13 DFT is a 2013 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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