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SM18 EFW

2018 Lexus Is

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,882 mi
Last recorded93,882 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Lexus Is42,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 EFW
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 93,882 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 83,989 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 75,540 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 75,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2023 66,961 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 54,292 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 54,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 23 Jun 2021 30,883 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

How Reliable is the Lexus Is?

Based on 112,059 MOT tests across 14,236 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
6,933
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
14,236
On UK Roads
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SM18 EFW is a 2018 Lexus Is in Silver with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 42,450 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Lexus Is typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 8 years old, this Lexus Is is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM18 EFW registered?

SM18 EFW is a 2018 Lexus Is, first registered on 25 June 2018.

Is SM18 EFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM18 EFW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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