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J153970

2012 Lexus Ct

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

106,227 mi
Last recorded106,227 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Ct68,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ153970
MakeLexus
ModelCt
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 106,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under side

Fail 25 Feb 2026 106,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm - rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm - rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged cable tied to hybrid cable and rubbing. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 106,182 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush has delaminated from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has started to delaminate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general underbody corrosion to body and components

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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J153970 is a 2012 Lexus Ct in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J153970, 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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What year was J153970 registered?

J153970 is a 2012 Lexus Ct, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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