2020 · 4 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2020 Lexus Rc MOT pass rate and common faults

248 MOT tests in 2024. 92.3% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time92.3%
Failed or needed repairs7.7%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 248 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.6%
    12 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    4 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.8%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.0%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  3. Suspension0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.8%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.0%

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 2020 Lexus Rc?

In 2024, 92.3% of 2020 Lexus Rc cars passed their MOT first time, across 248 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Lexus Rc reliable at MOT time?

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