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M555 SES

2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,237 mi
Last recorded103,237 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT71,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 SES
MakeLexus
ModelIs 300H SE CVT
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 103,237 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 92,281 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 80,003 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 71,341 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 60,792 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 60,787 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 55,347 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 37,582 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 21,199 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 19,373 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 16,191 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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M555 SES is a 2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT in Grey 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 M555 SES, 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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What year was M555 SES registered?

M555 SES is a 2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT, first registered on 20 July 2013.

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