LEXUS CT MOT pass rate
89.3% of 44,622 LEXUS CT MOT tests pass.
The CT's pass rate of 89.3% is in line with the average across all LEXUS models, at 88.9%.
The LEXUS CT passes its MOT 89.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 95.2% at 0–3 years to 85.6% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 95.2% | 315 | 29,724 miles |
| 3–6 years | 93.7% | 7,699 | 37,974 miles |
| 6–10 years | 91.4% | 17,652 | 68,862 miles |
| 10–15 years | 85.6% | 18,956 | 98,281 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LEXUS CT
The most common reason the LEXUS CT fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 43.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working on dipped beam".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 43.5% | Not working on dipped beam |
| Tyres | 34.8% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 23.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 18.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 10.8% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.3% | Shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 1.9% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.8% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 1.0% | Ball joint has excessive play |
Related LEXUS models
- LEXUS NX — 94.6% pass rate
- LEXUS RX — 94.8% pass rate
- LEXUS IS — 90.3% pass rate
- LEXUS UX — 96.7% pass rate
- LEXUS IS250 — 81.3% pass rate
- LEXUS RX400H — 77.9% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the LEXUS CT?
- 89.3% of LEXUS CT MOT tests pass, based on 44,622 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the LEXUS CT?
- The most common reason the LEXUS CT fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 43.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working on dipped beam".
- Does this show the LEXUS CT's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the LEXUS service history guide for how to check and keep one.