2013 Lexus IS · 6,067 MOT tests
2013 Lexus IS reliability
2013 Lexus ISs fail 14.2% of first MOT tests, 54% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 21 IS years (6,067 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus ISs: 22.6%)
- 14.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus ISs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 54% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 81,526
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,067
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 51% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Strong point: brakes, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Lexus IS
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.9%
- Lights and electrics5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Brakes2%
- Suspension0.8%
- Wheels0.2%
- Steering0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.62%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.53%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.37%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.27%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.22%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.17%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.21%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.73%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.2%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.07%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.95%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.29%)
Other years
Every Lexus IS year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Lexus IS reliable?
2013 Lexus ISs fail 14.2% of first MOT tests, 54% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 21 IS years (6,067 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Lexus IS MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.62% of tests), tyre pressure monitoring system faulty (1.53% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.37% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Lexus IS have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Lexus IS shows 81,526 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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