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SP05 TEL

2020 Lexus Ct

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,830 mi
Last recorded43,830 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Lexus Ct27,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 TEL
MakeLexus
ModelCt
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 43,830 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 40,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 215,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 33,765 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 210,149 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2024 210,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 26,994 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 204,368 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))

Pass 14 May 2022 199,731 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2022 199,731 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2021 194,803 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 194,803 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 190,287 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under-trays obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2019 184,540 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 178,103 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 178,103 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2017 172,540 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 167,351 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 167,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 161,474 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 157,197 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Fail 17 May 2014 157,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Pass 4 May 2013 149,689 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 143,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 137,987 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 130,366 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

plastic under vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2010 130,366 miles

plastic under vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2009 97,424 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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SP05 TEL is a 2020 Lexus Ct in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2020 Lexus Ct models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 27,056 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 SP05 TEL, 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 6 years old, this Lexus Ct is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SP05 TEL registered?

SP05 TEL is a 2020 Lexus Ct, first registered on 31 July 2020.

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