2013 Lexus Is 300H F Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,867 MOT tests analysed for the 2013 Lexus Is 300H F Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 89.1% was above the average for cars of a similar age (81.0%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.3% | 118 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.5% | 83 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.4% | 44 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.0% | 38 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 18 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 53 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 49 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 40 |
| 4 | Wipers | 35 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 24 |
| 6 | Washers | 16 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.8% | 463 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.2% | 209 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.8% | 109 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.3% | 81 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.5% | 47 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.4% | 26 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 339 | 8.0% |
| 60-90k | 628 | 10.3% |
| 90-120k | 487 | 12.3% |
| 120-150k | 192 | 15.1% |
| 150k+ | 193 | 10.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 1,126 | 10.4% |
| HYBRID ELECTRIC (CLEAN) | 736 | 11.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 377 | 9.6% |
| 2022 | 371 | 8.9% |
| 2023 | 383 | 12.5% |
| 2024 | 374 | 11.5% |
| 2025 | 362 | 12.2% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Is 300H F Cvt
Before buying a 2013 Lexus Is 300H F Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (4.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2013 Lexus Is 300H F Cvts pass their MOT?
89.1% of the 1,867 2013 Lexus Is 300H F Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Lexus Is 300H F Cvt?
Tyres, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.5%).
Does the 2013 Is 300H F Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.0% in the 30-60k band to 10.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,867 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.