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Lexus IS250

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 2,500 cc

L68 SHYMOT history

L68 SHY is a silver petrol Lexus IS250 first used on 22 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 57,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

L68 SHY silver Lexus IS250 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lexus IS250, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
57,814 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L68 SHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS250
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L68 SHY was last recorded at 57,814 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 8,077 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,737 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,077 miles
Average per year
3,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,814 miles
  • 2025 – 49,737 miles
  • 2023 – 38,463 miles
  • 2022 – 37,058 miles
  • 2021 – 35,621 miles
  • 2020 – 34,519 miles
  • 2019 – 33,329 miles
  • 2018 – 29,670 miles
  • 2017 – 25,148 miles
  • 2016 – 22,421 miles
  • 2015 – 19,316 miles
  • 2014 – 16,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,814 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,814 miles (+8,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    57,814 miles
    Test number
    288516723646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass49,737 miles (+11,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    49,737 miles
    Test number
    725653344386
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass38,463 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    38,463 miles
    Test number
    165880449184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,058 miles (+1,437)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    37,058 miles
    Test number
    551350611489
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass35,621 miles (+1,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    35,621 miles
    Test number
    202844097695
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass34,519 miles (+1,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    34,519 miles
    Test number
    740456902012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass33,329 miles (+3,659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,329 miles
    Test number
    772351827248
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass29,670 miles (+4,522)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    29,670 miles
    Test number
    828711464803
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass25,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    25,148 miles
    Test number
    851771849907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail25,148 miles (+2,727)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,148 miles
    Test number
    396823345496
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass22,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    22,421 miles
    Test number
    523293017992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail22,421 miles (+3,105)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,421 miles
    Test number
    563748086397
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass19,316 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    19,316 miles
    Test number
    327470198782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    16,714 miles
    Test number
    259126444276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L68 SHY

Does L68 SHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L68 SHY is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L68 SHY?
The MOT on L68 SHY is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L68 SHY done?
L68 SHY was recorded at 57,814 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 3,399 miles a year.
Has L68 SHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L68 SHY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on L68 SHY 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 L68 SHY find?
L68 SHY passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall; offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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