Lexus Ct
From 39,160 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Cts fare better: 2021 models pass at 94.8% vs 80.1% for 2011.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 711 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 711 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 506 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 480 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 445 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 351 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 337 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 325 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 198 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 197 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 190 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 44.9% of failures are serious: 44.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £73.
Fuel type matters
Hybrid versions pass at 86.3% while Electric versions pass at 78%, a 8 percentage point gap.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 90.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 91.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2018 | 90.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
7 earlier years
| 2017 | 89.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2016 | 88.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2015 | 86.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2014 | 87% | a tyre seriously damaged, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2013 | 81.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2012 | 81.4% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2011 | 80.1% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cts tested had between 81,931 and 129,560 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 100,463 median miles, the Ct has 0.014 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Lexus models
| Lexus Nx | 91.8% |
| Lexus Rx | 93.6% |
| Lexus Is | 88.9% |
| Lexus Ux | 94.6% |
| Lexus Is250 | 80.4% |
Common questions
What is the Lexus Ct MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Ct has a 85.7% MOT pass rate based on 39,160 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Ct?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Ct is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 711 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Ct at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Ct is 100,463 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 81,931 and 129,560 miles.
Buying a used Ct?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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