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BB55 UUU

2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT

White Hybrid electric (clean) 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,506 mi
Last recorded156,506 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT71,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB55 UUU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 300H SE CVT
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 156,506 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 148,244 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 145,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 145,178 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery not holding charge car died during test and lights are now flickering (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested car wont start after test started and inspections carried out, battery has gone flat (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 138,411 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 132,134 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 128,073 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 128,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 124,323 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 117,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges + perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges + perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 106,145 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

T.P.M.S light on,tyre pressures reset.

under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 97,781 miles

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

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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BB55 UUU is a 2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT in White with a 2,493cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BB55 UUU, 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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BB55 UUU is a 2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT, first registered on 4 September 2013.

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