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SM13 XSP

2013 Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,085 mi
Last recorded79,085 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT54,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 XSP
MakeLexus
ModelIs 300H Premier CVT
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 79,085 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 73,964 miles

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 10 Oct 2023 67,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 60,564 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 60,564 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 55,609 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 51,322 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 46,518 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 41,424 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 35,914 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 27,906 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 26,243 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres inner edges slightly worn

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT?

Based on 2,515 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
5,858
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 13
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault 9
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SM13 XSP is a 2013 Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT in Red with a 2,493cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 54,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM13 XSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SM13 XSP registered?

SM13 XSP is a 2013 Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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