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EL12 SAR

2013 Lexus Ct

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,002 mi
Last recorded95,002 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Lexus Ct62,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL12 SAR
MakeLexus
ModelCt
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 95,002 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 95,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 88,193 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 78,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 78,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 66,344 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 66,335 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 51,926 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 41,771 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 41,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON THE INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 38,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 38,697 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 31,377 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 31,377 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 24,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn from inside/outside edges and has cuts on outside wall

Pass 31 Aug 2016 15,690 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Ct?

Based on 304,916 MOT tests across 32,361 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
6,090
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
32,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,016
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EL12 SAR is a 2013 Lexus Ct in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Lexus Ct models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 62,917 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus Ct fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,016 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EL12 SAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Ct typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Lexus Ct is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EL12 SAR is a 2013 Lexus Ct, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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