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SH53 VSS

2011 Lexus Ct

Silver Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests33 (28 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

98,946 mi
Last recorded98,946 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus Ct69,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 VSS
MakeLexus
ModelCt
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

28 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 98,946 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 109,693 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 109,693 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 89,364 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 103,473 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 103,473 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 82,011 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 95,042 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 95,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 73,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 88,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 81,400 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 66,318 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 59,444 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 59,443 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2020 71,962 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 52,987 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 64,118 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 48,523 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 60,003 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 42,973 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 42,973 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2017 56,295 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 36,695 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 50,432 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 32,913 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 46,204 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both offside andnearside rear tyre have cuts to sidewalls

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Jun 2014 42,658 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 18,186 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 34,357 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 22,340 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 19,421 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 VSS is a 2011 Lexus Ct in Silver with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.

Across all 2011 Lexus Ct models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 69,690 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 SH53 VSS, 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 15 years old, this Lexus Ct is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SH53 VSS registered?

SH53 VSS is a 2011 Lexus Ct, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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