Lexus Ct 200H -I MOT pass rate & common failures
659 MOT tests on the Lexus Ct 200H -I (2011–2012) give it an 85.7% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 22.5% of the time, so this is 8.2pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 9.3% of all tests — 4.0 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are registration plate lamp(s), headlamp and brake pads — registration plate lamp(s) alone was recorded 29 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 1.5% in the 30-60k band and 17.3% in the 150k+ band, a 15.9-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 25.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 12.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Ct 200H -I model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 327 | 83.5% | 16.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 332 | 87.9% | 12.0% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.3% | 61 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.3% | 35 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.0% | 33 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.5% | 30 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.7% | 18 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 9 |
| 7 | Road wheels | 0.8% | 5 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.8% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 29 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 26 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 25 |
| 4 | Wipers | 19 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 16 |
| 6 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 13 |
| 7 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 8 | Washers | 12 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 25.0% | 165 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.7% | 130 |
| 3 | Other defects | 17.2% | 113 |
| 4 | Suspension | 12.0% | 79 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 7.3% | 48 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.0% | 26 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 67 | 1.5% |
| 60-90k | 169 | 15.4% |
| 90-120k | 178 | 14.0% |
| 120-150k | 143 | 17.5% |
| 150k+ | 98 | 17.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 578 | 14.4% |
| Other | 32 | 9.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 133 | 12.0% |
| 2022 | 128 | 11.7% |
| 2023 | 129 | 14.7% |
| 2024 | 132 | 13.6% |
| 2025 | 137 | 19.0% |
What to check before buying a Lexus Ct 200H -I
- Lighting & signalling (9.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Tyres (5.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Lexus Ct 200H -I?
85.7% of the 659 Lexus Ct 200H -I MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 14.3% fail rate, across model years 2011–2012.
What does the Lexus Ct 200H -I most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.3% of tests, then brakes (5.3%).
How much does mileage affect Ct 200H -I MOT results?
Fail rates run at 1.5% for cars in the 30-60k band and 17.3% for 150k+, a 15.9-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 659 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.