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Lexus IS

White · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2016 · 2,494 cc

1970 PLMOT history

1970 PL is a white hybrid electric (clean) Lexus IS first used on 15 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 61,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

1970 PL white Lexus Is – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lexus Is, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
61,861 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1970 PL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lexus
Model
IS
Colour
White
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
15 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1970 PL was last recorded at 61,861 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 4,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
57,013 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,848 miles
Average per year
6,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,861 miles
  • 2025 – 57,013 miles
  • 2024 – 51,451 miles
  • 2023 – 46,154 miles
  • 2022 – 38,820 miles
  • 2021 – 30,394 miles
  • 2020 – 23,868 miles
  • 2019 – 18,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,861 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,861 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    61,861 miles
    Test number
    172630750672
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail61,861 miles (+4,848)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,861 miles
    Test number
    737615029619
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass57,013 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    57,013 miles
    Test number
    637965508467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight image slightly yellow
  4. Fail57,013 miles (+5,562)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,013 miles
    Test number
    939799376710
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight image slightly yellow
  5. Pass51,451 miles (+5,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    51,451 miles
    Test number
    532699219279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass46,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,154 miles
    Test number
    464795771446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail46,154 miles (+7,334)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,154 miles
    Test number
    136252536890
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  8. Pass38,820 miles (+8,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    38,820 miles
    Test number
    816562634229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass30,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    30,394 miles
    Test number
    332625471533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail30,381 miles (+6,513)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,381 miles
    Test number
    290800633940
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass23,868 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    23,868 miles
    Test number
    449620984549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,514 miles (+4,622)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    23,514 miles
    Test number
    472992285822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,892 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    18,892 miles
    Test number
    516338862691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail18,892 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,892 miles
    Test number
    352544344424
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about 1970 PL

What vehicle is registration 1970 PL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1970 PL on a white hybrid electric (clean) Lexus IS first used on 15 Mar 2016. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1970 PL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1970 PL is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1970 PL?
The MOT on 1970 PL is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1970 PL done?
1970 PL was recorded at 61,861 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 6,155 miles a year.
Has 1970 PL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1970 PL has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 1970 PL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 1970 PL find?
1970 PL passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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