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N27 OLA

2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT

White Hybrid electric (clean) 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,368 mi
Last recorded174,368 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT71,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 OLA
MakeLexus
ModelIs 300H SE CVT
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 174,368 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 169,996 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 141,827 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2025 141,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 119,463 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 102,670 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 102,670 miles

Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 84,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot lid doesn't open fully

Pass 22 Mar 2021 77,561 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 71,906 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 71,906 miles

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))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 64,749 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 55,192 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,534 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 47,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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N27 OLA is a 2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT in White with a 2,493cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N27 OLA, 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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N27 OLA is a 2013 Lexus Is 300H SE CVT, first registered on 11 September 2013.

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