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JL04 CEL

2012 Lexus Ct

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,813 mi
Last recorded67,813 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus Ct68,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL04 CEL
MakeLexus
ModelCt
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 67,813 miles

Front Lower Slight play within steering column intermediate shaft

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 63,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 58,982 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 54,895 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 51,037 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 48,423 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 46,460 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 42,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 39,462 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 35,334 miles

child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2015 30,576 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 30,576 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres worn down to limit on inner edges (Suspct wheel alignment incorrect

Nail in OSR tyre

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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JL04 CEL is a 2012 Lexus Ct in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JL04 CEL, 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 JL04 CEL registered?

JL04 CEL is a 2012 Lexus Ct, first registered on 17 November 2012.

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