2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Lexus Rc MOT pass rate and common faults

181 MOT tests in 2024. 94.5% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

129Well above average
Passed first time94.5%
Failed or needed repairs5.5%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 181 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    14 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    2 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    1 marked dangerous
  5. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.6%
  6. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.6%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%
  8. Registration plates: missing0.6%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.3%
  2. Lights & electrics2.2%
  3. Brakes1.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.6%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.2%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2015 Lexus Rc?

In 2024, 94.5% of 2015 Lexus Rc cars passed their MOT first time, across 181 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Lexus Rc?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Lexus Rc reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 129, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).