2014 · 10 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2014 Lexus CT MOT pass rate and common faults

3,721 MOT tests in 2024. 85.5% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time85.5%
Failed or needed repairs14.5%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,721 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    66 marked dangerous
  4. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    46 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    33 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.6%
  2. Tyres6.0%
  3. Brakes4.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  5. Suspension1.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.5%

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: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 2014 Lexus CT?

In 2024, 85.5% of 2014 Lexus CT cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,721 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Lexus CT?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Lexus CT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).