2018 Lexus CT 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · NU68 ABV

The vehicle most recently passed its DVSA MOT test on 1 September 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded against it, representing a fully clean pass. When reviewing the broader history, this is in fact the fifth consecutive pass with zero recorded defects, stretching back through tests in 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021. There is no pattern of advisory notes, no recurring failure points, and no deterioration in test outcomes over the five-year MOT record available. This consistent clean sheet is a strong indicator that the vehicle has been kept in a roadworthy condition throughout its recent life, although it is worth noting that a clean MOT history is not by itself proof of overall mechanical quality, as the test is a point-in-time roadside check and does not cover many internally worn components. With a recorded mileage of 58,216 miles on an 8-year-old vehicle, the average annual usage works out at approximately 7,277 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a privately owned car of this age and significantly below the UK national average. This moderate rate of accumulation suggests the vehicle has seen regular but not heavy use, which is generally beneficial for long-term component longevity, particularly for the hybrid powertrain, brakes, and suspension. There are no obvious extended gaps in the MOT record that would suggest prolonged periods of standing, but with annual mileage at this level, there is still a reasonable chance the car has experienced some periods of inactivity, especially during winter months or extended holidays, which can have implications for certain age-sensitive components. Given the clean MOT history and moderate mileage, a prospective buyer should focus on age- and time-related wear items that an MOT would not necessarily flag. Tyres should be carefully inspected for sidewall perishing and cracking from age rather than just tread depth, as rubber compounds degrade with time regardless of mileage, and any tyres over six years old should be treated as a near-term replacement cost. Brake discs, particularly on a hybrid which uses regenerative braking, may exhibit surface corrosion or pitting from standing, and calipers can bind through lack of use, so a test drive should include firm pedal applications and listen for scraping or pulsation. The 12V auxiliary battery, which is separate from the hybrid traction battery, is well known to fail without warning on vehicles of this age and should be load tested, while the hybrid system battery health should ideally be confirmed via a diagnostic read of its state of charge and capacity. Other practical checks should include verifying the full service history stamps, with particular attention to whether the timing chain or oil pump services, brake fluid renewal, and coolant changes have been carried out at the manufacturer-specified intervals, as these are time-based rather than mileage-based services. On a test drive, listen for any suspension clonks or knocks over speed bumps, indicating worn bushes or top mounts, and pay attention to any uneven tyre wear which would point to alignment or suspension component issues. Check the underside and around the rear axle for any corrosion, as Lexus models of this era are generally durable but age-related surface corrosion can develop. Finally, confirm that all warning lamps extinguish promptly on startup and that the hybrid system transitions smoothly between electric and petrol operation, as any irregularity here would warrant further specialist investigation before purchase.