2013 Lexus Is 300H Luxury — MOT failures & pass rate
2,086 MOT tests on the 2013 Lexus Is 300H Luxury are in this dataset, and 90.1% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 20.0% of the time, so this is 10.2pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.4%) and lighting & signalling (3.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 53 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 12.0% versus 3.9%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 23.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 9.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.4% | 133 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 82 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.3% | 48 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.0% | 41 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 20 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 53 |
| 2 | Wipers | 45 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 43 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 41 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 30 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 14 |
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 | 23.4% | 489 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.2% | 297 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.6% | 138 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.0% | 105 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 64 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.1% | 22 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 52 | 3.9% |
| 30-60k | 502 | 6.6% |
| 60-90k | 637 | 11.0% |
| 90-120k | 415 | 10.6% |
| 120-150k | 222 | 11.7% |
| 150k+ | 258 | 12.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 434 | 9.2% |
| 2022 | 420 | 8.8% |
| 2023 | 423 | 9.5% |
| 2024 | 407 | 8.8% |
| 2025 | 402 | 13.2% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Is 300H Luxury
On a 2013 Is 300H Luxury, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.4% 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 (3.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.3% 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 Luxurys pass their MOT?
90.1% of the 2,086 2013 Lexus Is 300H Luxury MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Lexus Is 300H Luxury?
Tyres, recorded in 6.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.9%).
Does the 2013 Is 300H Luxury get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.9% in the 0-30k band to 12.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,086 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.