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FN12 ZTF

2012 Lexus Ct

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,048 mi
Last recorded136,048 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Ct68,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 ZTF
MakeLexus
ModelCt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 136,048 miles

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2025 128,434 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2024 119,503 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 119,502 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 118,421 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Before Rear Silencer, Exhaust still Secure (6.1.2 (a))

Centre Exhaust Heatshield Partially Insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Grease Weeping Out (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Grease Weeping Out (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to Pit by outer Flexihose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake Squeel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 112,553 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 111,363 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 109,203 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 109,203 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2020 103,546 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 92,555 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,756 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn on edges and perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2017 77,380 miles

child seat n/s/r and o/s/r

o/s/r disc and pads overheatded and deteriorated

undertrays

Fail 16 Mar 2017 77,369 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

child seat n/s/r and o/s/r

o/s/r disc and pads overheatded and deteriorated

undertrays

Pass 10 Mar 2016 73,331 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 73,331 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 60,631 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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FN12 ZTF is a 2012 Lexus Ct in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Ct models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 68,054 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 FN12 ZTF, 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 14 years old, this Lexus Ct is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN12 ZTF is a 2012 Lexus Ct, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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