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S17 XEL

2013 Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,800 mi
Last recorded148,800 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT54,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 XEL
MakeLexus
ModelIs 300H Premier CVT
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,493cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 148,800 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 128,609 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 99,307 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 94,931 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 84,213 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 73,582 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 67,338 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 58,760 miles

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 9 Jul 2018 46,542 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,538 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 27,351 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn 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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S17 XEL is a 2013 Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT in Silver with a 2,493cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S17 XEL, 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 S17 XEL registered?

S17 XEL is a 2013 Lexus Is 300H Premier CVT, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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