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FL05 SEB

2013 Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,907 mi
Last recorded127,907 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto47,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 SEB
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 F Sport Auto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 127,907 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 127,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 108,216 miles

Low tyre pressure light on .

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 98,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 85,305 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 70,849 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 70,849 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 52,894 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 39,141 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 34,341 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 29,257 miles

Offside Front wearing thin on edges of tread

Fail 28 Jul 2016 29,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wearing thin on edges of tread

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto?

Based on 1,632 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
5,671
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6
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FL05 SEB is a 2013 Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 47,023 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 250 F Sport Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL05 SEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FL05 SEB registered?

FL05 SEB is a 2013 Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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