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BG63 GCU

2013 Lexus IS300

Black Electric 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

185,889 mi
Last recorded185,889 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 Lexus IS30077,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 GCU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 185,889 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 185,889 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 173,261 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 173,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 159,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 134,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 116,492 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 101,369 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 89,018 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 71,042 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 50,977 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 31,338 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 10,500 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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BG63 GCU is a 2013 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 77,375 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 IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG63 GCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 13 years old, this Lexus IS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG63 GCU registered?

BG63 GCU is a 2013 Lexus IS300, first registered on 9 November 2013.

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The MOT history for BG63 GCU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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