2015 · 9 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2015 Lexus CT MOT pass rate and common faults

3,420 MOT tests in 2024. 84.2% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time84.2%
Failed or needed repairs15.8%
Typical mileage at test68,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,420 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    83 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    69 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    36 marked dangerous
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    27 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.9%
  2. Lights & electrics6.8%
  3. Brakes4.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  5. Suspension0.9%
  6. Body & chassis0.6%
  7. Wheels0.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.9%
  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 2015 Lexus CT?

In 2024, 84.2% of 2015 Lexus CT cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,420 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Lexus CT?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Lexus CT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).