2016 · 8 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2016 Lexus CT MOT pass rate and common faults

2,882 MOT tests in 2024. 86.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time86.8%
Failed or needed repairs13.2%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,882 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    47 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    47 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    33 marked dangerous
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.7%
  2. Lights & electrics4.9%
  3. Brakes3.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  5. Body & chassis0.6%
  6. Suspension0.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.4%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2016 Lexus CT?

In 2024, 86.8% of 2016 Lexus CT cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,882 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Lexus CT?

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

Is the 2016 Lexus CT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).