2017 · 7 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2017 Lexus CT MOT pass rate and common faults

2,876 MOT tests in 2024. 87.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time87.7%
Failed or needed repairs12.3%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,876 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    68 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    42 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    20 marked dangerous
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.7%
  2. Lights & electrics4.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  4. Brakes2.3%
  5. Body & chassis0.7%
  6. Suspension0.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.3%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2017 Lexus CT?

In 2024, 87.7% of 2017 Lexus CT cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,876 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Lexus CT?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Lexus CT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).