2020 · 4 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2020 Lexus CT MOT pass rate and common faults

1,243 MOT tests in 2024. 89.9% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time89.9%
Failed or needed repairs10.1%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,243 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    21 marked dangerous
  4. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    6 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.3%
    5 marked dangerous
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.3%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  2. Tyres3.5%
  3. Lights & electrics2.3%
  4. Brakes1.3%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  6. Body & chassis0.2%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.9%

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 2020 Lexus CT?

In 2024, 89.9% of 2020 Lexus CT cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,243 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Lexus CT?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too low; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 Lexus CT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).