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MOT performance

2013 Lexus IS: MOT pass rate and common failures

Of 3,366 MOT tests on 2013-registered Lexus ISs in 2023–2024 (on average 9.8 years old at test, median 83,189 miles), 85.1% passed first time, 8 points higher than the Lexus IS overall. Allowing for age, mileage and fuel, 2013 Lexus ISs failed 37% less often than comparable cars.

3,366 MOT tests on 1,683 vehicles, 2023–2024 · Source: DVSA (Open Government Licence) · Analysis: 73 Auto

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At a glance

2013 Lexus IS MOT results at a glance
FigureValueBasis
First-time pass rate85.1%±1.2 pts (95%), n = 3,366
All Lexus ISs77.1%n = 77,300
Failures vs similar cars0.63×same age, mileage and fuel = 1.00
Tests with a dangerous defect5.3%n = 3,366
Average age at test9.8 yearsn = 3,366

Where 2013 Lexus ISs fail

2013 Lexus IS MOT failures by area
AreaTests failed on itvs similar cars
Tyres7.5%+28%
Lights, reflectors and electrical4.6%-54%
Brakes2.6%-47%
Driver's view of the road2.3%-37%
Suspension1.0%-82%
Body, chassis and structure0.3%-75%
Noise, emissions and leaks0.3%-72%
Steering0.2%-80%
Registration plates and VIN0.2%-20%
Road wheels0.2%-51%
Seat belts and airbags0.0%-91%

Most common failure items

Most common 2013 Lexus IS MOT failure items
ItemAreaShare of tests
Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperativeTyres1.99%
Condition: has ply or cords exposedTyres1.84%
Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTyres1.63%
Headlamp: not working on dipped beamLights, reflectors and electrical1.57%
Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cordsTyres1.43%

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About this data. These are MOT test results, not a measure of mechanical reliability: a car's MOT outcome reflects its condition on the day, which depends on how it has been maintained and driven as well as how it was built. Figures cover class 4 vehicles (cars and light vans), normal tests only (retests excluded), outcomes pass, fail and pass after rectification at the station; vehicles at least 2.5 years old at test. Tests from 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-30. “Compared with similar cars” means compared with the national rate for cars of the same age, mileage band and fuel. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Makes and models are matched to 73 Auto's vehicle catalogue; tests that can't be matched are left out rather than guessed. See how the MOT figures are produced.