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2018 Lexus RX 3.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · SK18 MFU

SK18 MFU

2018 Lexus RX (3.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 29 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 75,557 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
LEXUS RX
Year / Origin
2018 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 19 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
75,557 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 3.5L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 19 Aug 2026
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Fuel Type
Hybrid Electric (Clean)
Year
2018
Engine
3456cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a clean and stable MOT history with no recorded failures or advisories across the documented period. The most recent test on 15 August 2025 at 75,557 miles returned a pass with no defects, indicating that the vehicle has maintained a consistent standard of roadworthiness. The absence of recurring issues such as suspension wear, brake corrosion, or exhaust emissions failures suggests a high standard of preventative maintenance by previous owners. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical usage pattern for an eight-year-old vehicle. The data shows a steady progression from 50,906 miles in December 2021 to 75,557 miles in August 2025. This averages out to approximately 6,162 miles per year over the recorded period, which is slightly lower than the 9,445 miles per year calculated for the vehicle's total age. The gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests shows a period of higher usage, while the overall trend remains predictable and lacks the erratic spikes often associated with heavy commercial use or long periods of stationary neglect. While the MOT record is exceptionally clean, a physical inspection should focus on components that typically fall outside the scope of a standard MOT test. Given the current mileage of 75,557, a buyer should scrutinise the condition of the suspension bushings and shock absorbers for signs of weeping or perished rubber. The brake discs should be checked for deep scoring or lip formation, as the MOT only assesses braking efficiency rather than surface wear. The lack of historical advisories suggests the vehicle has not suffered from significant structural corrosion or persistent mechanical faults. However, it remains prudent to verify the service history to ensure that oil changes and fluid flushes have been conducted according to the manufacturer's schedule. The current data indicates a well-maintained vehicle with a transparent and reliable compliance history.
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SK18 MFU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
  • 75,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

SK18 MFU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Lexus Rx (SK18 MFU) between December 2021 and August 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

SK18 MFU Mileage History

  1. 14/12/202150,906 mi
  2. 16/01/202357,632 mi+6,726 mi
  3. 12/01/202463,636 mi+6,004 mi
  4. 20/08/202467,709 mi+4,073 mi
  5. 15/08/202575,557 mi+7,848 mi

Average of roughly 6,719 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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63
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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