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WF18 OYW

2018 Lexus Is

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,581 mi
Last recorded179,581 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Lexus Is42,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF18 OYW
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 179,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 179,581 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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 138,257 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 137,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 112,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 112,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 60,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 56,900 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 56,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2022 50,632 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre monitoring light staying on

Fail 31 Mar 2022 50,632 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

tyre monitoring light staying on

Pass 1 Apr 2021 12,339 miles

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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WF18 OYW is a 2018 Lexus Is in Red with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF18 OYW registered?

WF18 OYW is a 2018 Lexus Is, first registered on 19 May 2018.

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The MOT history for WF18 OYW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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