2016 Lexus CT 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · MU59 ABX

This 2016 Lexus CT presents a stable and largely reassuring roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 26 June 2025 at 78,470 miles. The vehicle passed that test, though the tester flagged two minor advisories: a damaged front upper windscreen that did not impair the driver's view and a front tyre worn close to the legal limit. These are consumable items rather than structural or mechanical defects, and neither suggests neglect. The maintenance trend over the past five years is broadly stable, with no recurring mechanical failures or escalating faults. The mileage accumulation is consistent and predictable. Between the February 2022 test at 62,222 miles and the June 2025 test at 78,470 miles, the car covered approximately 16,248 miles over three years and four months, averaging around 4,800 miles per annum during that period. Earlier years show similar modest use, with the car progressing from 55,434 miles in February 2021 to 62,222 miles in February 2022, a gain of 6,788 miles. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record that would raise concerns about clocking or prolonged inactivity. The overall annual average of roughly 7,800 miles is typical for a vehicle of this age and class. The most notable mechanical advisory appeared in the February 2022 test at 62,222 miles, when the tester recorded front brake pads wearing thin and a front brake disc worn but not excessively. Brake components are consumable by nature, and the absence of any repeat brake-related defect in subsequent tests suggests the issue was addressed promptly. No further advisories were recorded in the February 2023 or July 2024 tests, both of which passed cleanly. The June 2025 advisories relate to a windscreen chip and tyre wear, both routine items for a car approaching 80,000 miles. A prospective buyer should still carry out a focused physical inspection. Check the front brake pads and discs for current condition, verify the windscreen damage has not spread beyond the driver's line of sight, and examine all four tyres for uneven wear patterns that could indicate alignment or suspension geometry issues. Inspect the subframes, suspension bushes, and coil springs for corrosion or deterioration, particularly around the rear beam and lower arms, as these hybrid hatchbacks can see higher loads from battery weight. The powertrain has a clean record, but a test drive should confirm smooth transitions between electric and petrol modes with no hesitation or warning lights.