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RV63 BVW

2013 Lexus Is

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,908 mi
Last recorded163,908 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Lexus Is63,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV63 BVW
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 163,908 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 158,647 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin lower section of pad 3mm partially seized in caliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 149,094 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 138,555 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 138,555 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 126,414 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 117,839 miles

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Fail 15 Dec 2020 117,839 miles

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

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2019 104,797 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Dec 2018 91,746 miles

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2017 78,659 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 60,649 miles

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

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

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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RV63 BVW is a 2013 Lexus Is in Blue with a 2,493cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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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What year was RV63 BVW registered?

RV63 BVW is a 2013 Lexus Is, first registered on 17 December 2013.

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The MOT history for RV63 BVW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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