Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Lexus Rx 450h 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 Rx 450h 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 Rx 450h 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 Rx 450h F Sport CVT vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

24% 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 Rx 450h F Sport CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 557 vehicles, the 2013 Lexus Rx 450h F Sport CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.4%, 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 Rx 450h 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 Rx 450h F Sport CVT (2013)

557 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.4% first-time pass rate

2013 Lexus Rx 450h F Sport CVT

CarHunch analysed 557 real MOT records for the 2013 Lexus Rx 450h 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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This 2013 Lexus RX 450h is more reliable than the UK average, with an 87.9% first-time MOT pass rate compared to 80% nationally. However, nearly a quarter of these vehicles (24.4%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for buyers and suggests close pre-purchase inspection is essential.

The median mileage of just over 64,000 miles is modest for an 11-year-old car, indicating these are relatively well-maintained examples. With an average of 10 advisories per vehicle but only 1.11 failures, the RX 450h tends to rack up minor wear items rather than serious faults—so budget for routine maintenance and suspension work, but expect the hybrid powertrain itself to be fairly robust.

The 2013 Lexus Rx 450h F Sport CVT passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (90.4%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ 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

90.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

24.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.11

Over 10 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

64k

Middle half: 49k–79k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90.4% 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 10 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 557 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 557 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 24.4% 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) (98%)	544	90.3%	1.12

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,126 Lexus Rx 450h F Sport CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 30.3%

341

Black 29.9%

337

Grey 17%

191

Silver 9.6%

108

Blue 8.3%

Red 5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Lexus Rx 450h 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.

64,039

typical

49,390

low mileage

79,123

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Lexus Rx 450h F Sport CVT vehicles fall between 49,390 and 79,123 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 49,390 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.

✓ 49,390–79,123 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Lexus Rx 450h F Sport CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 106,816 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 Rx 450h F Sport CVT — Still on the Road

Most 2013 Lexus Rx 450h F Sport CVTs are still being driven.

Strong survival — 457 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 86% 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

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.11

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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2012

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