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P27 ESR

2013 Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,607 mi
Last recorded97,607 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto47,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 ESR
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 F Sport Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 97,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 97,606 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 88,744 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 78,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 67,752 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 67,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2021 60,792 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,621 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Sep 2020 51,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre obviously under inflated tpms light on dash (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 41,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 32,314 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 28,265 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testing components

Under trays fitted obscuring some testing components

Fail 15 Sep 2016 23,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testing components

Under trays fitted obscuring some testing components

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto?

Based on 1,632 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
5,671
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6
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P27 ESR is a 2013 Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 47,023 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 250 F Sport Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P27 ESR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P27 ESR is a 2013 Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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