In 2025, 30,445 Lexus CT cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 83% passed first time, compared with 72% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the CT better than average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 9 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 4 years old, 92% of CTs passed first time (all cars that age: 87%). By 14 years, that figure is 77% (all cars: 61%). It beats the average car at every age with enough data, from 4 to 14 years.
Lexus CT All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | CT passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 years | 290 | 92% | 87% | 38,227 |
| 5 years | 1,263 | 90% | 86% | 37,082 |
| 6 years | 1,908 | 88% | 84% | 48,211 |
| 7 years | 2,751 | 88% | 81% | 54,360 |
| 8 years | 2,979 | 87% | 78% | 62,676 |
| 9 years | 2,928 | 85% | 75% | 75,340 |
| 10 years | 3,469 | 83% | 72% | 85,013 |
| 11 years | 3,736 | 83% | 69% | 90,738 |
| 12 years | 3,643 | 78% | 66% | 100,661 |
| 13 years | 3,933 | 78% | 63% | 107,359 |
| 14 years | 3,542 | 77% | 61% | 111,680 |
What fails most on a Lexus CT
The area that lets the CT down most, relative to other cars, is plates and VIN: 0.4% of tests failed on it, 10.9 times the rate for the average car. It does comparatively well on emissions and leaks and body and structure.
Share of CT tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| A tyre seriously damaged | Tyres | 3.0% |
| A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED | Lights and electrics | 3.0% |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | Visibility | 2.4% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 2.1% |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 2.0% |
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | Brakes | 1.7% |
What to check when buying a used CT
Based on where the CT fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Plates and VIN: Check the number plates are legal and the VIN matches the V5C logbook. More
- Tyres: Check tread across the whole width (uneven wear hints at alignment or suspension faults), and look for cuts, bulges and mismatched brands. Repair guide
- Visibility: Check the windscreen for chips in the driver’s view, the wipers for smearing and the washers for working jets. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific CT
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a CTFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Lexus CT?
In 2025, 83% of Lexus CT cars passed their MOT first time, across 30,445 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 72%.
What do Lexus CT cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: a tyre seriously damaged (3.0% of tests); a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led (3.0% of tests); wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.4% of tests).
Other Lexus models
Lexus NX (90%). All Lexus models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.