2017 Lexus CT 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · AE67 OVA

The 2017 Lexus CT presents a mixed mechanical picture. The most recent test on 9 January 2026 at 100,459 miles passed, but only after a failure three days prior on 6 January 2026 at 100,452 miles. That failure flagged rear brake pads worn to the wear indicator, a worn rear brake disc, and an offside rear tyre below the 1.6mm legal limit. The subsequent pass indicates these items were addressed promptly. Yet the pass still carried three advisories: both front brake discs worn, pitted or scored, and rear brake pads wearing thin at approximately 4mm. The trend is one of recurring brake wear rather than a single isolated fault. Brake discs and pads have appeared as advisories or failures in consecutive January tests, suggesting the braking system demands frequent attention and has not settled into a stable wear pattern. The vehicle has covered 100,459 miles over roughly nine years, averaging approximately 11,162 miles per year. That is a typical annual distance for its age and does not raise immediate concern about excessive use or prolonged standing. The mileage progression is steady: 72,427 miles in January 2023, 81,921 in January 2024, 91,124 in January 2025, and 100,459 by January 2026. That is an accumulation of roughly 9,000 miles per year in the recent period, consistent with the long-term average. There are no unusual gaps or sudden jumps in the record that would suggest long periods of inactivity or recent high-intensity use. A buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the braking system and tyre condition. The repeated appearance of worn and pitted front brake discs, combined with rear pads wearing thin within weeks of replacement, points to either aggressive driving, a binding caliper, or a sticking handbrake mechanism on the rear. The offside rear tyre failed at the legal tread limit in January 2026, and the offside front tyre was noted as cracking or perishing in the same test. Uneven tyre wear, particularly the offside rear worn on edge flagged in 2025, warrants a close check of suspension geometry, rear alignment, and suspension bushes or dampers. The cracked front registration plate is cosmetic but worth replacing for compliance. Beyond the advisories, a thorough underbody inspection is advisable to assess corrosion on brake lines, subframe mounting points, and exhaust fixings, as these are common age-related deterioration points on vehicles of this mileage.