2013 · 11 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2013 Lexus IS MOT pass rate and common faults

1,629 MOT tests in 2024. 84.5% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

126Well above average
Passed first time84.5%
Failed or needed repairs15.5%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,629 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    49 marked dangerous
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    46 marked dangerous
  4. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  6. Headlamp: not working on main beam1.0%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    18 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    10 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres8.8%
  2. Lights & electrics6.8%
  3. Brakes3.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  5. Suspension1.0%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  7. Steering0.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Lexus IS?

In 2024, 84.5% of 2013 Lexus IS cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,629 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Lexus IS?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2013 Lexus IS reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 126, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).