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FY51 SAL

2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,597 mi
Last recorded98,597 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT71,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 SAL
MakeLexus
ModelIs 300H SE CVT
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 98,597 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded /bushes Worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Undertrays fitted, components covered unable to fully inspect

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 91,537 miles

Front front suspension components rusty and bushes perished and cracked

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch brake pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch brake pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front osf headlight beam slightly dimmer

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

Rear all rear suspension components rusty and bushes perished and cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 80,045 miles

Nearside Front 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))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 73,983 miles

Front Lower both front lower ball joints leaking grease

Front anti roll bar links leaking grease

Front both front shock absorber casings rusty

Front front wipers noisy

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also screw in tread and slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil level low

Pass 25 Oct 2021 62,233 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 54,200 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 50,403 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 50,403 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 41,137 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 33,739 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 25,697 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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FY51 SAL is a 2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT in Silver with a 2,493cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY51 SAL, 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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FY51 SAL is a 2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT, first registered on 30 October 2013.

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