2014 Lexus CT 1.8L Hybrid electric · LR14 RUU

The 2014 Lexus CT holds a clean bill of health as of its most recent MOT on 31 October 2025, recorded at 42,033 miles, with zero defects flagged. That is a strong result, especially given the vehicle's age. The maintenance trend over the past five years is broadly stable, with only a single advisory recorded in November 2024 for front tyre condition, which was rectified before the following test. No recurring mechanical or structural failures appear in the record, suggesting the car has been kept in reasonable order. The mileage accumulation tells a consistent story of low annual use. Between November 2021 at 27,395 miles and October 2025 at 42,033 miles, the car covered roughly 14,638 miles across four years, averaging around 3,660 miles per year. Gaps between tests are regular, with each MOT falling within a few weeks of the annual due date, and no sudden jumps in recorded distance. The vehicle has not been sitting idle for extended periods, nor has it been subjected to high-mileage abuse. This pattern supports the mechanical cleanliness seen in the test outcomes. The only advisory on file, issued on 12 November 2024 at 39,355 miles, flagged both front tyres as slightly damaged, cracking, or perishing. This is a minor consumable issue rather than a structural concern, and the subsequent clean pass in October 2025 confirms it was addressed. Still, a buyer should inspect all four tyres for age-related sidewall deterioration, particularly if the car has spent long periods stationary or exposed to UV. The Lexus CT's hybrid system and regenerative braking can mask early symptoms of binding rear calipers or uneven disc wear, so a road test should include low-speed braking and a check for pulling. Beyond that, the record offers no red flags. A physical inspection should focus on suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion, as these can deteriorate on low-mileage vehicles that rarely flex their chassis. The exhaust system and mountings deserve attention given the car's age, even though no emissions or structural defects have been flagged. Overall, the MOT history paints a picture of a lightly used, mechanically sound vehicle with no unresolved faults.