2018 Lexus LS 3.5L Hybrid electric · LP67 BXE

The most recent MOT, carried out on 12 January 2026, was a clean pass at 30,484 miles with no defects recorded. This mirrors the pattern of the previous four years – each January MOT (2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022) also passed without any recorded issues. The consistency of defect‑free results suggests the vehicle has been maintained in a condition that satisfies the basic safety and emissions standards required for MOT. Across the five‑year span the mileage has risen from 19,120 miles in early 2022 to 30,484 miles in early 2026 – an average of roughly 2,800 miles per year. For a 2018 model that is about eight years old, this equates to roughly 3,800 miles per year, which is well below the UK average for cars of this age. Low mileage can indicate light, gentle use, but it may also hint at long periods of inactivity. Neither scenario is inherently negative; however, extended storage can sometimes lead to issues such as dried seals or rust‑prone components that are not captured by MOT testing. The MOT record shows a stable trend – no emerging or recurring defects, and no deterioration in the results over time. Because the MOT checks only surface‑level safety items, the absence of defects does not guarantee that all wear items (e.g., clutch, timing chain, suspension bushings) are in good shape, but it does indicate that none have yet reached the point of failure that would trigger a MOT failure. Given the low annual mileage, major wear items are likely to be in better condition than on a higher‑mileage counterpart, but the possibility of age‑related degradation (rubber ageing, corrosion, fluid condition) remains.