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F21 YLY

2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,575 mi
Last recorded152,575 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT71,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 YLY
MakeLexus
ModelIs 300H SE CVT
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 152,575 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 152,196 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 144,897 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 122,498 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 122,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2023 105,464 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 92,408 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 88,665 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 81,733 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking also (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking also (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 71,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Sep 2020 71,032 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2019 57,342 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 57,342 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 42,830 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 25,370 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 16,798 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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F21 YLY is a 2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT in Grey with a 2,493cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F21 YLY, 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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F21 YLY is a 2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT, first registered on 12 September 2013.

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