Lexus Lc
From 1,026 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 18 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 cords visible or damaged | 18 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 12 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 2 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1 |
| reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface | 1 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 95.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2018 | 93.8% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2017 | 93.9% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Lcs tested had between 14,362 and 32,510 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,274 median miles, the Lc has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Lexus Lc MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Lc has a 94.2% MOT pass rate based on 1,026 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Lc?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Lc is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Lc at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Lc is 27,274 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,362 and 32,510 miles.
Buying a used Lc?
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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