2017 Lexus CT 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · WJ17 SFE

The most recent MOT on 2025-05-21 recorded two instances of suspension arm bush wear on both nearside and offside front components, classified under 5.3.4 (a) (i). These were noted as "worn but not resulting in excessive movement," indicating minor but recurring suspension issues. The vehicle passed this test, but the persistence of similar defects over multiple years raises concerns about potential long-term wear. A pattern of suspension-related defects emerges, particularly involving front suspension arm bushes and strut components. The 2024-05-07 MOT failure highlighted excessive wear in the offside front Macpherson strut top bush, a more serious issue than the "worn but not excessive" findings in later tests. This suggests intermittent or progressive degradation in suspension integrity, though no major failures were recorded in subsequent inspections. The trend of suspension-related issues appears stable rather than worsening, as similar defects reoccurred without escalation. However, the 2024-05-07 failure indicates a prior repair or adjustment, as the 2025 test showed no further critical issues. Other recurring findings include headlight lens contamination and minor corrosion on the nearside front inner wing, which may reflect environmental exposure or bodywork maintenance gaps. The vehicle’s mileage of 66,311 miles over 9 years equates to roughly 7,368 miles per year, which is typical for its age.