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SJ18 VEL

2018 Lexus Ct

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,676 mi
Last recorded63,676 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Lexus Ct34,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ18 VEL
MakeLexus
ModelCt
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 63,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 45,899 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 32,131 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 32,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 27,502 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 24,050 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 8,745 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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SJ18 VEL is a 2018 Lexus Ct in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Lexus Ct models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 34,180 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 SJ18 VEL, 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 8 years old, this Lexus Ct is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SJ18 VEL registered?

SJ18 VEL is a 2018 Lexus Ct, first registered on 6 March 2018.

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The MOT history for SJ18 VEL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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