2013 Lexus IS 300H Luxury CVT 2.5L Hybrid electric · HN63 TOV

The most recent MOT in January 2026 at 97,106 miles shows a marked deterioration in maintenance standards compared to earlier years. While the car passed, the tester listed twelve separate defects or advisories, including all four tyres worn to near the legal limit with cracking or perishing, all four brake pipes corroded, and both wiper blades defective. This is a clear escalation from the 2024 and 2025 tests, which each carried only a single advisory for brake pipe corrosion, and the completely clean 2022 and 2023 records. The maintenance trend is worsening. The recorded mileage of 97,106 miles across approximately 13 years equates to roughly 7,470 miles per year, a typical average for a vehicle of this age and class. The annual mileage increments between tests are consistent and logical: approximately 6,900 miles between early 2022 and early 2023, then 6,000 miles to 2024, followed by a higher 11,500-mile jump to early 2025, and a return to 8,600 miles for the final year. There are no suspicious gaps or extreme accumulation patterns, so the usage history appears straightforward. The recurring brake pipe corrosion flagged across three consecutive tests demands serious attention. The advisory wording notes the pipes are corroded and covered in grease or other material, a common temporary measure that does not address underlying metal loss. A buyer should budget for professional inspection and likely replacement of the corroded brake pipe sections. The tyres were also at the limit five months ago and may now be illegal to drive on without replacement. The tyre cracking indicates age-related degradation, not just wear from use. The wiper blade defect points to basic maintenance lapses. No structural rust or suspension faults have been recorded, which is a positive sign for this Lexus model, but the accumulating advisories suggest the previous owner deferred consumable replacements in the lead-up to sale.