Lexus Rc
From 3,340 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Rcs fare better: 2020 models pass at 93% vs 89.7% for 2016.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 47 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 | 47 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 43 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 43 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 16 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 16 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 11 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 8 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 6 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 5 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 93% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 95.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2018 | 94.5% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2017 | 88.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
2 earlier years
| 2016 | 89.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2015 | 95.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Rcs tested had between 25,638 and 53,897 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 38,120 median miles, the Rc has 0.02 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Lexus models
Common questions
What is the Lexus Rc MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Rc has a 92.5% MOT pass rate based on 3,340 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Rc?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Rc is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 47 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Rc at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Rc is 38,120 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,638 and 53,897 miles.
Buying a used Rc?
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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