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SJ13 GRU

2013 Lexus Ct

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,208 mi
Last recorded96,208 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Lexus Ct62,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 GRU
MakeLexus
ModelCt
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 96,208 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 86,505 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 86,505 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 86,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 80,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 80,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 78,551 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 78,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 76,759 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 76,759 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 66,435 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 60,834 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 60,834 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 52,492 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 52,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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 2 May 2018 44,312 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 32,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 May 2017 32,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn innerside (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2016 19,651 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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SJ13 GRU is a 2013 Lexus Ct in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2013 Lexus Ct models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 62,917 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 SJ13 GRU, 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 13 years old, this Lexus Ct is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ13 GRU is a 2013 Lexus Ct, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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