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RB05 TOW

2013 Lexus Is 300H F Sport CVT

White Hybrid electric (clean) 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,887 mi
Last recorded103,887 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Lexus Is 300H F Sport CVT66,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB05 TOW
MakeLexus
ModelIs 300H F Sport CVT
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 103,887 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 19 Aug 2025 96,466 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 90,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 84,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 76,628 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 76,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 68,984 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 60,808 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn bold on inner edge

both front tyres worn bald on edges and worn close to limit and damaged on outer walls

front brake discs lipped

Fail 12 Aug 2020 60,808 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear tyre worn bold on inner edge

both front tyres worn bald on edges and worn close to limit and damaged on outer walls

front brake discs lipped

Pass 20 Aug 2019 55,408 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge and damaged on outer wall

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2018 43,195 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn bold on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2018 43,195 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn bold on inner edge

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 34,920 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 34,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre [ repairable]

Pass 3 Aug 2016 25,826 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 25,822 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front tyre worn bold on inner edge and damaged on outer wall

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 300H F Sport CVT?

Based on 4,591 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
521
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 47
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 17
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault 14
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RB05 TOW is a 2013 Lexus Is 300H F Sport CVT in White with a 2,493cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Lexus Is 300H F Sport CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 66,443 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 F Sport CVT fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RB05 TOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 300H F Sport CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Lexus Is 300H F Sport CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RB05 TOW is a 2013 Lexus Is 300H F Sport CVT, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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