2011 · 13 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2011 Lexus CT MOT pass rate and common faults

3,689 MOT tests in 2024. 75.6% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time75.6%
Failed or needed repairs24.4%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,689 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.2%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    97 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    92 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    74 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics13.4%
  2. Brakes6.9%
  3. Tyres6.9%
  4. Suspension5.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  6. Body & chassis1.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Lexus CT?

In 2024, 75.6% of 2011 Lexus CT cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,689 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Lexus CT?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Lexus CT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).