2014 Lexus CT 1.8L Hybrid electric · SD14 ACV

The 2014 Lexus CT presents a strong and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean MOT pass on 6 June 2026 at 98,071 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is significant because the preceding test on 31 May 2022 at 76,900 miles flagged three separate advisories, including a binding offside rear brake and perishing on both front tyres. The fact that none of those issues recurred in the subsequent four consecutive annual tests suggests the previous owner addressed the defects promptly rather than ignoring them. The trajectory from flagged wear items to five consecutive clean passes indicates attentive upkeep over the last four years. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a twelve-year-old vehicle. Between the 2022 test at 76,900 miles and the 2026 test at 98,071 miles, the car covered roughly 21,171 miles over four years, averaging approximately 5,293 miles annually during that window. The earlier years show a similar pattern, with the car progressing from 82,331 miles in June 2023 to 91,674 miles in June 2025, an increase of 9,343 miles over two years. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record that would suggest clocking or prolonged dormancy. Despite the clean recent history, a buyer should still conduct a focused physical inspection. The 2022 advisory for a binding offside rear service brake warrants a check of the rear caliper slide pins and handbrake mechanism, as partial binding can recur without obvious dashboard warnings. The perishing noted on both front tyres in 2022 should prompt close scrutiny of the current tyre sidewalls, particularly if the car has spent extended periods stationary, which can accelerate rubber degradation even with adequate tread depth. Given the vehicle's age and the typical use pattern of a Lexus CT as a short-journey hybrid, the exhaust system and catalytic converter should be inspected for corrosion, and the underside examined for any structural rust that MOT testing may not have flagged on a vehicle of this type. The hybrid battery's state of health is not captured by MOT data and should be assessed separately through a specialist diagnostic readout.