2017 Lexus CT 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · SM17 TYG

The vehicle remains roadworthy with a passing record, but the maintenance history shows a persistent trend of deferred consumable replacements. The most recent test in April 2025 at 44,919 miles flagged multiple tyre issues including an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit and cracking on both rear tyres. While the vehicle passed, the recurring nature of rubber perishing and uneven wear suggests that the owner tends to address faults only when they reach a failure threshold. At 44,919 miles over nine years, the Lexus has covered an average of approximately 5,000 miles per year. This low usage typically reduces mechanical wear on the engine and gearbox, but the data indicates it has accelerated age-related degradation. Between January 2022 at 19,205 miles and December 2022 at 28,884 miles, the car covered nearly 10,000 miles in eleven months, yet the consistent reports of tyre cracking across all years suggest the vehicle likely sits for long periods, despite the low annual mileage. A buyer must inspect the wheels and suspension geometry specifically, given the buckled road wheels recorded in December 2022 at 28,884 miles. The repeated reports of tyres wearing low on the edges across multiple tests indicate a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that have not been professionally rectified. Additionally, the physical condition of the tyre sidewalls needs to be checked, as the history shows a consistent pattern of perishing and cracking that suggests the rubber is failing due to age rather than tread depth.