2017 · 7 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2017 Lexus Rc MOT pass rate and common faults

419 MOT tests in 2024. 86.2% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time86.2%
Failed or needed repairs13.8%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 419 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    14 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    11 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    3 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    6 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    7 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.5%
  2. Brakes3.3%
  3. Lights & electrics1.9%
  4. Suspension1.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  6. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.9%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2017 Lexus Rc?

In 2024, 86.2% of 2017 Lexus Rc cars passed their MOT first time, across 419 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Lexus Rc?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Lexus Rc reliable at MOT time?

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