Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Lexmoto Gladiator?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Lexmoto Gladiator?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Lexmoto Gladiator?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2013 Lexmoto Gladiator reliable?

Based on MOT data from 134 vehicles, the 2013 Lexmoto Gladiator has a first-time MOT pass rate of 66.5%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2013 Lexmoto Gladiator?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2013 Lexmoto Gladiator are: Steering headbearing has slight free play (22.5% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (16.6% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (16.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Lexmoto Gladiator?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Lexmoto Gladiator (2013)

134 real MOT outcomes analysed • 66.5% first-time pass rate

2013 Lexmoto Gladiator

CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 2013 Lexmoto Gladiator. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 Lexus Gladiator struggles with reliability, posting a first-time pass rate of just 66.5%—well below the UK average of 80%. Nearly one in five examples (19.4%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for buyers weighing safety.

These machines are running low mileage for their age (median 8,322 miles), yet still accumulate an average of 1.07 failures and 3.4 advisories per test, suggesting inherent quality issues rather than wear-and-tear problems. Before committing to one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the specific defect patterns: check the MOT history for recurring failures to understand which components are letting these bikes down.

We have limited data for the 2013 Lexmoto Gladiator — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

66.5%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

19.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.07

Over 3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–13k

For context

These stats describe 134 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 134 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 22.5%

Steering headbearing has slight free play · Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Tyre wear 16.6%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Exhaust & emissions 13.9%

Exhaust noisy

Brake wear 9.4%

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013.

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Based on MOT data from 134 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Lexmoto Gladiator vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,322

typical

5,434

low mileage

12,595

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Lexmoto Gladiator vehicles fall between 5,434 and 12,595 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,434 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 5,434–12,595 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Lexmoto Gladiators sit.

⚠ Over 17,003 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Lexmoto Gladiator — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 14% of 2013 Lexmoto Gladiators are still active.

Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (14% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2024.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.07

Avg failures per vehicle

3.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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