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RJ05 PUT

2013 Lexus Is

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,842 mi
Last recorded133,842 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Lexus Is63,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 PUT
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 133,842 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 132,863 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 128,606 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 121,639 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 113,516 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 112,588 miles

Offside Front wheel slight stiff when rotated, but not binding or excessive

Rear n/s & o/s noise when wheels rotated

Fail 21 Oct 2021 112,413 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel slight stiff when rotated, but not binding or excessive

n/s & o/s noise when rotated

Pass 26 Oct 2020 95,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 80,495 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 80,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 74,500 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,032 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

N/s/r tyre has 3mm tread remaining accross centre

Pass 24 Nov 2016 66,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers slightly smearing

How Reliable is the Lexus Is?

Based on 112,059 MOT tests across 14,236 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
6,933
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
14,236
On UK Roads
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RJ05 PUT is a 2013 Lexus Is in Blue with a 2,493cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 63,588 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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RJ05 PUT is a 2013 Lexus Is, first registered on 7 November 2013.

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