2013 Lexus Is 300H Premier — MOT failures & pass rate
1,080 MOT tests on the 2013 Lexus Is 300H Premier are in this dataset, and 89.3% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (20.1% fail rate), the 2013 Is 300H Premier comes out 9.5pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.6%) and lighting & signalling (4.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tyre pressure monitoring system — wipers alone was recorded 24 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 0.0% in the 0-30k band and 20.0% in the 150k+ band, a 20.0-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.6% | 71 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.1% | 44 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.0% | 22 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.8% | 19 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 8 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 24 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 23 |
| 3 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 16 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 14 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 14 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 13 |
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 | 23.9% | 258 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.4% | 134 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.0% | 54 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.4% | 48 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.0% | 43 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 16 |
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 | 30 | 0.0% |
| 30-60k | 345 | 7.2% |
| 60-90k | 399 | 11.5% |
| 90-120k | 183 | 14.8% |
| 120-150k | 73 | 9.6% |
| 150k+ | 50 | 20.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 210 | 5.7% |
| 2022 | 225 | 12.4% |
| 2023 | 208 | 9.1% |
| 2024 | 215 | 12.1% |
| 2025 | 222 | 13.5% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Is 300H Premier
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 6.6% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (6.6% 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 (4.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.0% 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 Premiers pass their MOT?
89.3% of the 1,080 2013 Lexus Is 300H Premier MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Lexus Is 300H Premier?
Tyres, recorded in 6.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.1%).
Does the 2013 Is 300H Premier get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 0.0% in the 0-30k band to 20.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,080 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.