Lexus Is 300h Premier CVT (2013)
2013 Lexus Is 300h Premier CVT
CarHunch analysed 215 real MOT records for the 2013 Lexus Is 300h Premier CVT. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2013 IS 300h is more reliable than the UK average, with an 86.9% first-time pass rate versus the national 80%, but there's a significant catch: nearly a third of these cars (31.2%) have recorded dangerous defects during their MOT history, which is well above the comfort zone for a buyer. That's a genuine reliability concern despite the headline pass rate looking healthy.
The median mileage of 55,138 miles is reasonable for an eleven-year-old car, and while these vehicles average 1.31 failures per test, the 7.2 advisories per car suggest wear items and minor issues are cropping up regularly. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection that specifically flags the hybrid powertrain and any history of dangerous defects—this cohort's warning signs are real enough to warrant extra diligence.
What to check before buying a 2013 Lexus Is 300h Premier CVT
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 31.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (97%) | 209 | 86.9% | 1.32 |
| Electric (2%) | 4 | 87.5% | 1 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 90% | 1 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 88.9% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Lexus Is 300h Premier CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Lexus Is 300h Premier CVT vehicles fall between 41,572 and 72,933 miles.
2013 Lexus Is 300h Premier CVT — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 195 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% 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.
MOT History Averages
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