2011 Lexus CT 1.8L Electric · LX11 VLC

The Lexus CT holds a valid MOT certificate following its most recent test on 26 January 2026 at 82,554 miles, passed five months prior to today's date. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though a pattern of minor advisories and a recent failure suggest basic consumable upkeep was neglected in the weeks leading up to the January 2026 retest. The vehicle failed on 24 January 2026 for dangerously worn front tyre sidewalls and a structural bulge on the nearside front inner tyre, alongside worn rear brake discs. Two days later, the same rear brake discs were noted again as worn, pitted, or scored but not seriously weakened, indicating the discs were flagged as advisory rather than dangerous at the retest. This sequence implies the tyres were replaced urgently to gain a pass, while the rear brake discs remain a live wear item requiring monitoring. The mileage profile tells a story of very light use for a 2011 vehicle. At 82,554 miles over roughly 15 years, the annual average sits at approximately 5,504 miles. The record shows a notable gap between December 2024 at 69,809 miles and January 2026 at 82,553 miles, representing 12,744 miles covered in just over 13 months. That is a sharp acceleration compared to the prior average, which ran closer to 4,800 miles annually between November 2023 and December 2024. The sudden increase could reflect a change in ownership or usage pattern, and buyers should verify whether servicing intervals kept pace with this uptick in demand on the drivetrain and brakes. A prospective buyer should focus on the rear brake discs and calipers during any in-person inspection. The repeated advisory for worn, pitted, or scored rear discs across both the failed and passed tests in January 2026 suggests the corrosion or scoring may be progressive rather than a one-off surface condition. The front suspension also warrants close attention. In November 2023 at 64,999 miles, both nearside and offside rear lower suspension arm pins or bushes were flagged as worn, and no subsequent repair is recorded. At 82,554 miles, those bushes will have deteriorated further if left unattended, potentially causing vague rear-end handling, uneven tyre wear, or knocking over bumps. The tyre failure in January 2026 raises questions about ongoing maintenance discipline. A sidewall bulge indicates structural separation, typically caused by impact damage or prolonged underinflation, and the fact that both front tyres were worn to the legal limit on their edges points to either neglected rotation or misalignment. Buyers should check the date codes and condition of the current tyre set, inspect the inner sidewalls carefully, and verify wheel alignment. The offside front seat belt webbing flagged as slightly frayed in January 2023 at 59,992 miles appears to have been addressed, as no recurrence is noted, but a functional check of all belt retractors and webbing remains sensible given the vehicle's age. Overall, the Lexus presents as a low-mileage example with a valid MOT, but the rear brakes, rear suspension bushes, and tyre condition demand hands-on scrutiny before purchase.