2016 Lexus CT 1.8L Hybrid electric · LP66 AAJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though recent MOT history indicates a shift toward neglected consumable maintenance. While the car passed its most recent test on 27 November 2025 at 71,393 miles, the tester flagged thinning front brake pads and cracking or perishing on both rear tyres. This follows a failure on 29 November 2024 at 68,663 miles due to a deep cut in the offside front tyre and multiple tyre defects. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to recurring tyre and brake issues suggests a recent decline in proactive maintenance regarding wear items. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical low-to-mid usage pattern for a ten-year-old vehicle. The car has covered 71,393 miles since its inception, averaging approximately 7,139 miles per year. The data shows steady progression, moving from 33,731 miles in November 2019 to 71,393 miles in November 2025. There are no significant gaps in the annual testing frequency, and the incremental increases between the 2021, 2022, and 2023 tests suggest regular, predictable usage rather than long periods of inactivity. A prospective buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the braking system and tyre condition. The recurring advisory for thinning front brake pads across both the 2024 and 2025 tests indicates that the pads are approaching the end of their service life and may require immediate replacement. Furthermore, the repeated mentions of perishing or cracking tyres suggest the rubber is aging or being subjected to environmental stress. You should check the sidewalls of all four tyres for further cracking and verify the remaining tread depth on the nearside front, which was previously flagged as worn on the edge. Beyond these consumables, the lack of recorded advisories for suspension bushes, coil springs, or structural corrosion between 2019 and 2023 is a positive indicator of the vehicle's underlying mechanical integrity. However, given the recent focus on tyre and brake wear, a thorough check of the brake discs for scoring or uneven wear is advisable to ensure the thinning pads have not compromised the friction surfaces.