2013 Lexus CT 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · LX63 AAF

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance history reveals a persistent issue with the front braking system. In the most recent test conducted on October 2025 at 45,022 miles, the tester flagged a corroded offside front brake pipe covered in grease. This specific defect is recurring, having also appeared in September 2023 at 41,798 miles and September 2021 at 37,770 miles. While the car has passed each inspection, the repeated presence of pipe corrosion suggests a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative replacement of lines. The mileage profile is notably low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,400 miles per year. Data shows consistent usage over the last five years, with only 1,153 miles covered between the October 2024 and October 2025 tests. This low-frequency use typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but it often correlates with age-related degradation of rubber-based parts. The advisories for perishing tyres noted in 2021 and 2023 support the theory that the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods, leading to sidewall cracking despite sufficient tread depth. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the braking fluid lines to ensure the offside front pipe has been properly addressed rather than merely cleaned. The presence of grease mentioned in the records may indicate an attempt to mask corrosion or a leak from a fitting. Given the low mileage and age of the Lexus, attention should also be paid to the condition of the suspension bushes and bushings, which are prone to cracking over time rather than mileage. Checking the tyres for further signs of dry rot is essential, as the history indicates these components are susceptible to age-related failure on this specific vehicle.