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HW13 MEV

2013 Lexus IS250

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,602 mi
Last recorded106,602 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW13 MEV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 106,602 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 94,980 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 80,963 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 69,130 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 66,106 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 66,106 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 45,317 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 45,315 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 39,201 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 23,471 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 23,471 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 10,104 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 9,404 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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HW13 MEV is a 2013 Lexus IS250 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW13 MEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 13 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW13 MEV registered?

HW13 MEV is a 2013 Lexus IS250, first registered on 5 August 2013.

Is HW13 MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW13 MEV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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