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GY13 UFE

2013 Lexus IS300

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

449,938 mi
Last recorded449,938 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Lexus IS30077,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY13 UFE
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 449,938 miles

Rear differential bushes worn

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 449,827 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear differential bushes worn

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 428,425 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 428,308 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 412,584 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated badly cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 412,561 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated badly cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 405,686 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 386,924 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 368,180 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured above parking brake pedal (4.11 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in nearside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 349,049 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 349,008 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2022 326,862 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 326,804 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 309,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cut on inner sidewall. strongly advise new tyre asap. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 287,832 miles

Offside Front Drivers seat adjuster modified and awkward to operate, owner had to demonstrate.

Fail 15 Feb 2021 287,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drivers seat adjuster modified and awkward to operate, owner had to demonstrate.

Pass 18 Aug 2020 269,189 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 251,739 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 251,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect check bulb/fitting (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect check bulb/fitting (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 229,256 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 208,484 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 207,913 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 204,337 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 187,401 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 187,401 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 95,344 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 6,389 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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GY13 UFE is a 2013 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GY13 UFE, 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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GY13 UFE is a 2013 Lexus IS300, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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