LEXUS RC MOT pass rate
94.0% of 4,693 LEXUS RC MOT tests pass.
The RC passes its MOT 94.0% of the time — well above the average across all LEXUS models, which sits at 88.9%.
The LEXUS RC passes its MOT 94.0% 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 eases gradually with age, from 100.0% at 0–3 years to 92.6% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 100.0% | 32 | 20,620 miles |
| 3–6 years | 95.8% | 1,986 | 33,587 miles |
| 6–10 years | 92.6% | 2,675 | 53,510 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LEXUS RC
The most common reason the LEXUS RC fails its MOT is tyres — present in 65.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 65.9% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Brakes | 18.8% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 18.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 13.6% | For led or hid headlamp inoperative |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.8% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Suspension | 4.8% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.6% | Carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits |
| Road Wheels | 0.6% | Fixing missing |
| Steering | 0.3% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
Related LEXUS models
- LEXUS NX — 94.6% pass rate
- LEXUS CT — 89.3% 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
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the LEXUS RC?
- 94.0% of LEXUS RC MOT tests pass, based on 4,693 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the LEXUS RC?
- The most common reason the LEXUS RC fails its MOT is tyres — present in 65.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
- Does this show the LEXUS RC'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.