2011 Lexus Ct 200H -I — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 327 MOT tests, the 2011 Lexus Ct 200H -I recorded an 83.5% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 23.2% of the time, so this is 6.7pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 10.7% of all tests — 4.3 points clear of tyres, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, headlamp and registration plate lamp(s) — brake pads alone was recorded 19 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2011 Ct 200H -I fails 19.5% of the time in the 60-90k band and 19.6% at 150k+, a spread of only 0.1 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 15.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.7% | 35 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.4% | 21 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.4% | 21 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.5% | 18 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.8% | 9 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 19 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 18 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 16 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 13 |
| 5 | Wipers | 12 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 11 |
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 | 22.6% | 74 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.6% | 61 |
| 3 | Other defects | 18.0% | 59 |
| 4 | Suspension | 11.6% | 38 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 8.0% | 26 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.9% | 16 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 87 | 19.5% |
| 90-120k | 83 | 10.8% |
| 120-150k | 81 | 21.0% |
| 150k+ | 56 | 19.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 66 | 15.2% |
| 2022 | 65 | 16.9% |
| 2023 | 64 | 17.2% |
| 2024 | 64 | 14.1% |
| 2025 | 68 | 19.1% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Ct 200H -I
On a 2011 Ct 200H -I, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 10.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (10.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (6.4% 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.
- Brakes (6.4% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2011 Lexus Ct 200H -Is pass their MOT?
83.5% of the 327 2011 Lexus Ct 200H -I MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Lexus Ct 200H -I?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.7% of tests, followed by tyres (6.4%).
Does the 2011 Ct 200H -I get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.5% in the 60-90k band to 19.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 327 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.