2013 Lexus IS 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · LO63 EFA

The most recent MOT, dated 12 December 2025, was a pass but highlighted two minor defects: a cut on the nearside front tyre (not deep enough to affect the ply) and a nearside rear reflector that is damaged by up to 50 % of its reflecting surface. Both items are advisory – the tyre can continue to be used until the cut deepens, and the reflector should be replaced to restore full lighting performance. The only recurring issue in the five‑year MOT record is the nearside rear reflector, which was flagged in both the 2024 and 2025 tests. Apart from that, the MOT history is clean – no other faults were recorded in 2021, 2022 or 2023. The pattern therefore suggests a stable condition overall, with a single component (the reflector) needing attention rather than a widening list of problems. At 38,971 miles the car is about 13 years old, giving an average of roughly 3,000 miles per year. This is well below the typical UK average of 7‑10 k miles per year, indicating either very light usage or long periods of inactivity. Low mileage can mean less wear on consumables such as brakes, suspension bushings and the drivetrain, but it can also hide age‑related deterioration (rubber hardening, corrosion, seals drying out). Consequently the mileage signal is ambiguous – the car is not heavily worn, but age‑related components may still need inspection. Overall the trend looks stable: the MOT results have not deteriorated, and the only defect that recurs is minor and inexpensive to fix.