2012 · 12 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2012 Lexus CT MOT pass rate and common faults

4,137 MOT tests in 2024. 77.7% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time77.7%
Failed or needed repairs22.3%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,137 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.6%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    103 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    84 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    54 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.4%
  2. Brakes7.0%
  3. Tyres6.1%
  4. Suspension4.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  6. Body & chassis1.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.4%

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 2012 Lexus CT?

In 2024, 77.7% of 2012 Lexus CT cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,137 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 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 2012 Lexus CT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 121, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).