2019 · 5 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2019 Lexus CT MOT pass rate and common faults

1,886 MOT tests in 2024. 89.2% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time89.2%
Failed or needed repairs10.8%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,886 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    27 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    24 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    19 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    13 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    9 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  3. Lights & electrics2.4%
  4. Brakes1.5%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.3%

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 2019 Lexus CT?

In 2024, 89.2% of 2019 Lexus CT cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,886 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Lexus CT?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too low; 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 2019 Lexus CT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).