Lexus Is 300H Se Cvt
From 354 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and a battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit. The top issue, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, caused 4 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.
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 4 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4 |
| a battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit | 3 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 30% of Is 300H Se Cvt failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £73.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 89% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all Is 300H Se Cvts tested had between 84,078 and 148,468 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 107,100 median miles, the Is 300H Se Cvt has 0.01 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Lexus Is 300H Se Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Is 300H Se Cvt has a 89.5% MOT pass rate based on 354 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Is 300H Se Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Is 300H Se Cvt is brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Is 300H Se Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Is 300H Se Cvt is 107,100 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 84,078 and 148,468 miles.
Buying a used Is 300H Se 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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