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BIW 167

2013 Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,181 mi
Last recorded84,181 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT54,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIW 167
MakeLexus
ModelIs 300H Premier CVT
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 84,181 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 78,270 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 78,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracked to cords (255x35x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255x35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2023 72,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 65,344 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 57,781 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 52,805 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 52,802 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 48,186 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 40,222 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 33,313 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on edges (225x40x18) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 33,313 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides split to cords on inner shoulders (255x35x18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on edges (225x40x18) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 26,035 miles

Front tyres are cut on outer side walls (not to cords)

Rear both tyres are perished cracked on inner edge.

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT?

Based on 2,515 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
5,858
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 13
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault 9
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BIW 167 is a 2013 Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT in Red with a 2,493cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 54,278 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BIW 167, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BIW 167 registered?

BIW 167 is a 2013 Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT, first registered on 30 October 2013.

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The MOT history for BIW 167 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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