Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Lexus Is 300h F Sport CVT?

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 Lexus Is 300h F Sport CVT?

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 Lexus Is 300h F Sport CVT?

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.

How many 2013 Lexus Is 300h F Sport CVT vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

29% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2013 Lexus Is 300h F Sport CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 414 vehicles, the 2013 Lexus Is 300h F Sport CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Lexus Is 300h F Sport CVT?

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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Lexus Is 300h F Sport CVT (2013)

414 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.3% first-time pass rate

2013 Lexus Is 300h F Sport CVT

CarHunch analysed 414 real MOT records for the 2013 Lexus Is 300h F Sport CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 414 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2013 IS 300h is significantly more reliable than average, with an 87.6% first-time pass rate well ahead of the UK's 80%, but the 29% dangerous defect rate is a genuine concern—nearly one in three of these cars have shown serious safety issues at MOT, so thorough pre-purchase inspection is essential. At a median mileage of 65,920 miles for an 11-year-old car, these are relatively well-preserved examples, though the 6.7 advisories per vehicle suggest aging components need watching. The hybrid system appears robust, and when failures do occur they're relatively light (1.23 per vehicle on average), pointing to solid engineering. Before committing to a purchase, obtain the full MOT history and specifically ask the seller or independent mechanic to flag any past dangerous defects, as that outlier figure warrants extra scrutiny.

The 2013 Lexus Is 300h F Sport CVT has a decent first-time pass rate (89.3%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

89.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

29%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.23

Over 9.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

66k

Middle half: 50k–86k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 89.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 6.7 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 414 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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Based on MOT data from 414 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 29% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (97%)	403	89.2%	1.25

Colour Breakdown

Based on 676 Lexus Is 300h F Sport CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 35.1%

237

Black 20.3%

137

Silver 15.8%

107

Blue 12%

Grey 11.5%

Red 5.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Lexus Is 300h F Sport CVT 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.

65,920

typical

49,528

low mileage

86,289

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Lexus Is 300h F Sport CVT vehicles fall between 49,528 and 86,289 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 49,528 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.

✓ 49,528–86,289 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Lexus Is 300h F Sport CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 116,490 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Lexus Is 300h F Sport CVT — Still on the Road

Most 2013 Lexus Is 300h F Sport CVTs are still being driven.

Strong survival — 320 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 82% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* 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

9.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.23

Avg failures per vehicle

6.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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