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Lexus CT reliability
The Lexus CT fails its MOT less often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 14.2% of 17,047 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.
Up to 5 years old
8.9% failed their MOT
From 6,005 MOT tests of Lexus CTs this age.
6 to 10 years old
14.2% failed their MOT
From 17,047 MOT tests of Lexus CTs this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 47% more oftenHeadlamps2.5% vs 1.7%Fix about £30
Over 10 years old
20.5% failed their MOT
From 7,550 MOT tests of Lexus CTs this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 38% more oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)2.9% vs 2.1%Fix about £30
Checking a Lexus CT before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.