2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Lexus CT MOT pass rate and common faults

293 MOT tests in 2024. 93.2% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time93.2%
Failed or needed repairs6.8%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 293 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low1.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    3 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: not working0.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords damaged0.3%
    2 marked dangerous
  6. Seat belts - condition: not functioning as intended0.3%
  7. Windscreen: in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected0.3%
    1 marked dangerous
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres2.7%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  3. Lights & electrics2.0%
  4. Brakes0.7%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  6. Suspension0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.4%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.0%

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 2021 Lexus CT?

In 2024, 93.2% of 2021 Lexus CT cars passed their MOT first time, across 293 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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 tyres.

Is the 2021 Lexus CT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).