Approved Used Lexus MOT advisory

[Rakip123]

Afternoon all,

Bought an auc around 3 weeks ago, during purchase I noticed an advisory on the MOT that the rear brake discs were worn and pitted, the sales advisor confirmed this had been rectified during the MOT at the time took this at face value, issue is we t to check tyre pressures today and the discs to my layman knowledge doesn't look like it has 400 miles / 5 months, what do you guys think is it me or does the image below not look consistent with what the dealer is saying?

[milkround]

400 miles use... not a chance.

But it was 5 months ago and it doesn't look shocking to me. Drive it and enjoy and replace in a good few years when required.

[Rakip123]

Thanks that ties in with my thoughts, the car was sold on the basis of having had all MOT advisories were fixed, I'll get in touch with them see what they have to say.

[RSTurboPaul]

I can't see any lip on those discs in the picture so they don't look that worn?

[Tabs]

You don't say what model of Lexus, but I assume a hybrid.
Are you aware that the hydraulic system only operates in a full on emergency braking situation and below about 15 mph?
At other times the slowing down 'braking' is via the electric motor/hybrid system.
On my Prius, front pads and discs were replaced at 100k, and rear pads only at 140k. The rear discs were still ok when I sold the car at 193k.
The main problems with the braking system are caused by the caliper pins seizing, so it's worth greasing them annually.
On my RC300 hybrid on 13000 miles, the discs look just like yours, so I wouldn't worry.

[Rakip123]

Thanks guys, it's a ct200h, it does have regen braking but the discs were mentioned as an advisory on the MOT, does that mean next time around it will be a failure?

[RSTurboPaul]

That disc looks like any other disc in normal use to my eyes, so I would say No.

You can ask Lexus what the minimum thickness should be and measure it yourself with some calipers.

[Roo]

Discs don't look any worse than mine on 2014 45,000 mile Auris hybrid. Same basic car.

As mentioned above, they'll easily outsee 100,000 miles.

[Pericoloso]

Rakip123 said:

advisory on the MOT, does that mean next time around it will be a failure?

No ,they can be an advisory twice ,5 ,10 times..........

[mike-v2tmf]

As others have said ....the discs looks corroded but ok for now , But we cant see the inside or other side of the disc which the mot tester could on a ramp , which in my experience can be much worse

[Rakip123]

Was about to leave it but I'll definitely get in touch with the dealer, how are approved used cars so haphazardly checked, after purchase within a week I noticed a fuel leak (now repaired), work that they say has been done hasn't, if you need to make a warranty claim the dealer will want a £186 diagnostic fee to validate what your saying, i thought rather foolishly that given its a main dealer they wouldn't want you coming back so assumed I wouldn't need to double-check, well that's taught me a lesson

[Roo]

Rakip123 said:

Was about to leave it but I'll definitely get in touch with the dealer, how are approved used cars so haphazardly checked, after purchase within a week I noticed a fuel leak (now repaired), work that they say has been done hasn't, if you need to make a warranty claim the dealer will want a £186 diagnostic fee to validate what your saying, i thought rather foolishly that given its a main dealer they wouldn't want you coming back so assumed I wouldn't need to double-check, well that's taught me a lesson

The diagnostic check fee will be covered by the warranty if there is a fault that is covered.

[cuprabob]

From what I can see those discs look relatively new and the corrosion is what I would expect to see after 5 months with almost no use.

I've had such an advisory on my brakes for it to disappear on the next test without doing anything other than doing more miles.

[Rakip123]

Would it be the same for 2 months no use? just rechecked the MOT paperwork the discs were changed in October and sat at the dealership till sold to me I e done less than 500 miles

[Dog Star]

Doesn't mean they need to have replaced the discs; five minutes with a wire brush usually sorts them - just as I recently did for a friend who had been told on the service that they would need changing for the MOT. There was nothing wrong with them save for the usual rust. A good run over with a brush and straight through the MOT.

[cuprabob]

Rakip123 said:

Would it be the same for 2 months no use? just rechecked the MOT paperwork the discs were changed in October and sat at the dealership till sold to me I e done less than 500 miles

Have a look at your discs after a couple of days of heavy rain and the car not being used. You'll be surprised how much surface rust appears.

[lyonspride]

To me it looks like someone was trying to take the owner for a new set of rear discs+pads. Who knows, maybe that's why they sold it or traded it in??

[Rakip123]

Anyone else that's bought an auc - did you check it over yourself before purchase or do you take the dealer's word?

[A1VDY]

Those discs shouldn't even be an advisory. In any case it really doesn't matter, the cars passed its mot. Next mot with a different garage and it'll most likely have no advisory on those brakes..