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M1 SMK

2018 Lexus Ls

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,145 mi
Last recorded35,145 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Lexus Ls26,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 SMK
MakeLexus
ModelLs
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 35,145 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 30,008 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 30,008 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 25,717 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 20,689 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 17,684 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Ls?

Based on 8,968 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
5,537
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 35
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M1 SMK is a 2018 Lexus Ls in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Lexus Ls models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 26,532 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus Ls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M1 SMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Ls typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 8 years old, this Lexus Ls is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M1 SMK registered?

M1 SMK is a 2018 Lexus Ls, first registered on 14 April 2018.

Is M1 SMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 SMK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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