2018 · 6 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2018 Lexus CT MOT pass rate and common faults

2,707 MOT tests in 2024. 89.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time89.0%
Failed or needed repairs11.0%
Typical mileage at test41,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,707 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    37 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    30 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    33 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    10 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.8%
  2. Lights & electrics4.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  4. Brakes1.8%
  5. Body & chassis0.2%
  6. Suspension0.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.1%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.1%

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 2018 Lexus CT?

In 2024, 89.0% of 2018 Lexus CT cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,707 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Lexus CT?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Lexus CT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).