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FRZ 9497

2013 Lexus Is

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,525 mi
Last recorded97,525 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Lexus Is63,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRZ 9497
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 97,525 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 11 May 2026 97,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 May 2025 92,061 miles

general scaly corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 11 May 2024 85,433 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 77,828 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is?

Based on 112,059 MOT tests across 14,236 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
6,933
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
14,236
On UK Roads
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FRZ 9497 is a 2013 Lexus Is in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2013 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 63,588 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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What year was FRZ 9497 registered?

FRZ 9497 is a 2013 Lexus Is, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is FRZ 9497 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRZ 9497 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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