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Lexus Soarer

White · Petrol · 1994 · 2,500 cc

L20 EXYMOT history

L20 EXY is a white petrol Lexus Soarer first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 126,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,702 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 EXY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
Soarer
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 EXY was last recorded at 126,702 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 2,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,467 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,235 miles
Average per year
3,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,702 miles
  • 2025 – 124,467 miles
  • 2023 – 122,984 miles
  • 2022 – 115,737 miles
  • 2021 – 111,669 miles
  • 2020 – 111,238 miles
  • 2019 – 104,994 miles
  • 2018 – 100,575 miles
  • 2017 – 98,214 miles
  • 2016 – 92,579 miles
  • 2015 – 88,852 miles
  • 2014 – 85,531 miles
  • 2013 – 82,709 miles
  • 2012 – 77,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,702 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryLight corrosion to front and rear subframes

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front and rear coil springs slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Both front coil springs slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,702 miles (+2,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,702 miles
    Test number
    774871184797
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to front and rear subframes

  2. Pass124,467 miles (+1,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    124,467 miles
    Test number
    860117291735
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront steel subframe corroded

  3. Pass122,984 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,984 miles
    Test number
    196522804308
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside sill slightly corroded

  4. Fail122,979 miles (+7,242)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,979 miles
    Test number
    597556895560
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill slightly corroded

  5. Pass115,737 miles (+4,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,737 miles
    Test number
    246895297578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,669 miles (+431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,669 miles
    Test number
    308717996066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,238 miles
    Test number
    331937565426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,238 miles (+6,244)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,238 miles
    Test number
    492783541542
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass104,994 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,994 miles
    Test number
    468140357822
    • AdvisoryFront and rear coil springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail104,946 miles (+4,371)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,946 miles
    Test number
    423868536375
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass100,575 miles (+2,361)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,575 miles
    Test number
    660042438139
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear coil springs slightly corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly

  12. Pass98,214 miles (+1,251)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,214 miles
    Test number
    950321423298
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass96,963 miles (+4,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,963 miles
    Test number
    678141846818
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs slightly corroded

  14. Pass92,579 miles (+3,727)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,579 miles
    Test number
    827894834274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear differential

  15. Pass88,852 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,852 miles
    Test number
    529774765080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail88,841 miles (+3,310)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,841 miles
    Test number
    839451665090
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass85,531 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,531 miles
    Test number
    366000554009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 3mm
    • NoteRear brake disc(s) corroded
    • NoteRear brake pad(s) getting low

  18. Fail85,531 miles (+2,822)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,531 miles
    Test number
    407120454089
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 3mm
    • NoteRear brake disc(s) corroded
    • NoteRear brake pad(s) getting low

  19. Pass82,709 miles (+5,667)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,709 miles
    Test number
    436037153088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNSF wiper blade slightly torn

  20. Pass77,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,042 miles
    Test number
    705859962049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 EXY

Does L20 EXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 EXY is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 EXY?
The MOT on L20 EXY is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 EXY done?
L20 EXY was recorded at 126,702 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 3,560 miles a year.
Has L20 EXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 EXY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L20 EXY 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 L20 EXY find?
L20 EXY passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; light corrosion to front and rear subframes.

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