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YK13 VHC

2013 Lexus Ct

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

284,273 mi
Last recorded284,273 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Lexus Ct62,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 VHC
MakeLexus
ModelCt
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 284,273 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 262,321 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 262,320 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 231,979 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 231,849 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 208,463 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jul 2022 207,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 184,492 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 184,236 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 177,890 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2020 177,838 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 155,790 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 155,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 114,764 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 114,760 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 111,711 miles

both rear tyres misshaped

Fail 5 Jan 2018 111,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres misshaped

Pass 9 Jan 2017 102,481 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 95,817 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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YK13 VHC is a 2013 Lexus Ct in Black 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 YK13 VHC, 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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YK13 VHC is a 2013 Lexus Ct, first registered on 31 March 2013.

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