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SH53 BLU

2012 Lexus Ct

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,275 mi
Last recorded167,275 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Ct68,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 BLU
MakeLexus
ModelCt
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 167,275 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 163,524 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 163,524 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 158,682 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 151,007 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (stickers) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear bumper has cracks

Fail 31 Oct 2022 151,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (stickers) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear bumper has cracks

Pass 22 Oct 2021 145,742 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 145,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (205/5516) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 140,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (205/5516) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker ()

cat conveter not protected

Pass 7 Oct 2019 135,257 miles

Nearside Front windscreen has sticker but not affecting drivers view

bodywork has dent and scratches

Fail 7 Oct 2019 135,257 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front windscreen has sticker but not affecting drivers view

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (tracking recommended) (205/5516) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bodywork has dent and scratches

Pass 24 Oct 2018 130,262 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 124,676 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 117,101 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 117,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 90,860 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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SH53 BLU is a 2012 Lexus Ct in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SH53 BLU, 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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SH53 BLU is a 2012 Lexus Ct, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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