2011 Lexus CT 1.8L Hybrid electric · FP61 FCC

The 2011 Lexus CT presents a stable and improving maintenance trend. The most recent MOT, conducted on 09 October 2025 at 65,814 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet follows a pattern of consistent passes, with the last recorded advisories appearing in the October 2022 test at 60,112 miles. Those minor defects, a deteriorated front number plate and a perishing nearside rear tyre, were rectified before the subsequent 2023 test. The vehicle has now passed three consecutive MOTs without any new advisories, indicating diligent upkeep and a resolving trend from the minor issues noted in 2022. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a vehicle of this age. At approximately 15 years old with 65,814 recorded miles, the average annual mileage is roughly 4,388 miles. The record shows a notable gap between the October 2022 test at 60,112 miles and the October 2023 test at 60,465 miles, representing only 353 miles of use over a full twelve-month period. This suggests the vehicle may have stood idle for extended periods. Usage increased to approximately 2,318 miles in the following year and 3,031 miles in the most recent year, indicating a gradual return to regular use. Such intermittent operation can lead to deterioration of rubber components, brake surface corrosion, and fluid degradation that standard mileage-based assessments might overlook. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on components susceptible to age-related deterioration rather than mileage wear. The 2022 advisory regarding a perishing rear tyre warrants a close examination of all tyre sidewalls for cracking, regardless of remaining tread depth, as the rubber compounds will have aged significantly. Brake discs and pads should be inspected for surface corrosion and uneven wear from prolonged standing. Suspension bushes, dust seals, and shock absorbers require attention, as rubber perishes with age even without high mileage. The underbody and structural mounting points should be checked for corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has been stored in damp conditions. The clean MOT record is encouraging, but the low-mileage, intermittent-use pattern demands an inspection focused on material condition rather than mechanical wear alone.