2013 Lexus CT 1.8L Hybrid electric · DV63 VLP

The 2013 Lexus CT passed its most recent MOT on 7 October 2025 at 110,642 miles, but that test followed an immediate failure on the same day, indicating the car was presented with several defects that required prompt rectification. The maintenance trend is broadly stable rather than improving, with recurring tyre and cosmetic advisories appearing consistently across multiple tests without evidence of underlying mechanical deterioration. No serious structural, braking, or suspension failures have been recorded, which is reassuring for a thirteen-year-old vehicle. The pattern suggests the car has been kept in generally serviceable condition, though minor defects have been allowed to persist between tests rather than being addressed proactively. The recorded mileage of 110,642 miles over roughly thirteen years equates to approximately 8,500 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age and class. The mileage progression from 100,543 in October 2023 to 105,283 in September 2024 and then to 110,642 in October 2025 shows a steady annual accumulation of around 5,000 to 5,400 miles per year in recent use, consistent with regular daily driving. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, and the data appears coherent and plausible. The most persistent theme across the MOT history is tyre condition. Advisories for perishing, cracking, and cuts on outer sidewalls have appeared on both front and rear tyres in the 2024 and 2025 tests, with a nail found in the nearside front tyre at the most recent inspection. This recurring pattern suggests the car may have been parked for extended periods or driven on aged rubber, and a buyer should carefully inspect all four tyres for sidewall integrity, date codes, and uneven wear. The rear fuel filler neck pipes were noted as corroded in both 2025 tests, which warrants a close visual check of the fuel system and underbody for any progression of surface corrosion or weeping. The tester also flagged covers fitted to the vehicle that prevented a full inspection, so a prospective buyer should request these be removed to allow a thorough examination of suspension bushes, brake lines, and subframe condition. Beyond the advisories, the failure items on the October 2025 test were minor, relating to inoperative rear registration plate lamps, which were evidently repaired before the same-day retest. The 2024 failure for defective wiper blades and a windscreen wiper that did not clear effectively is a consumable item and not indicative of deeper issues. A buyer should still verify the windscreen condition, as a 2023 advisory noted damage not affecting the driver's view, and confirm that all lighting, exhaust emissions, and brake components are functioning correctly during a road test. Overall, the record points to a mechanically sound vehicle that has received adequate but not meticulous upkeep, with tyre condition being the primary area requiring attention.