2019 · 5 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2019 Lexus Rc MOT pass rate and common faults

395 MOT tests in 2024. 92.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time92.9%
Failed or needed repairs7.1%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 395 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    9 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    10 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  5. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%
  6. Headlamp aim: too far to the right0.3%
  7. Washers: not working0.3%
  8. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    2 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.8%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  3. Brakes1.3%
  4. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  5. Lights & electrics0.5%
  6. Suspension0.5%
  7. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.0%

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: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 Rc?

In 2024, 92.9% of 2019 Lexus Rc cars passed their MOT first time, across 395 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Lexus Rc reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).