Lexus Is 300H F Sport Cvt
From 633 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, caused 13 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 13 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 13 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 4 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 3 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 3 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 34.8% of failures are serious: 34.8% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £64.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 88.5% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Is 300H F Sport Cvts tested had between 72,684 and 125,430 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 95,770 median miles, the Is 300H F Sport Cvt has 0.012 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Lexus models
Common questions
What is the Lexus Is 300H F Sport Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Is 300H F Sport Cvt has a 88.6% MOT pass rate based on 633 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Is 300H F Sport Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Is 300H F Sport Cvt is a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Is 300H F Sport Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Is 300H F Sport Cvt is 95,770 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 72,684 and 125,430 miles.
Buying a used Is 300H F Sport Cvt?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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