2015 Lexus CT 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · YR15 NTY

The Lexus CT presents a stable and largely positive roadworthiness profile through mid-2025. The most recent test on 28 July 2025 at 92,063 miles passed with zero defects, and the preceding test on 10 July 2025 at 91,784 miles also recorded no faults. This back-to-back clean record is a strong indicator of consistent upkeep in the recent past. The trend is clearly improving when viewed against the 2024 test cycle, where the car failed and then passed within the same month on 27 June 2024 at 84,146 miles. The defects identified then were rectified promptly, suggesting the previous owner addressed issues rather than ignoring them. The mileage accumulation of roughly 8,369 miles per year over eleven years sits squarely within the typical range for a vehicle of this age. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded data. The car covered approximately 4,049 miles between the June 2024 test and the July 2025 tests, which translates to a slightly lower annual rate in the most recent period. This could indicate lighter use or shorter commutes in the past year, but nothing in the record suggests the vehicle has been standing idle for extended periods or subjected to unusually high wear. The 2024 failure is worth examining closely despite its resolution. Both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, pointing to a combination of neglect and likely misalignment or worn suspension bushes causing uneven camber wear. The simultaneous failure of both headlamp aim beams being set too low reinforces this picture, as headlamp aim can drift when suspension geometry deteriorates or ride height changes. A prospective buyer should inspect the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and coil springs for wear, and verify that the headlamp self-levelling system if fitted is functioning correctly. The front tyre sidewalls and inner edges should be checked for uneven wear patterns that would confirm ongoing alignment issues. The brake system and structural underside deserve attention at this mileage. With 92,063 miles on the clock, brake discs, calipers, and pads will have seen significant use, and the record contains no specific brake-related advisories to confirm their condition. A physical inspection should look for corrosion on brake lines and mounting points, particularly around the rear calipers where binding is common on hybrid vehicles that rely heavily on regenerative braking. The exhaust system and underbody should be checked for corrosion, as the car's age and mileage make surface rust a realistic concern even if no emissions-related defects have appeared in the record.