Lexus Ct 200H -L MOT pass rate & common failures
The Lexus Ct 200H -L appears in 1,354 MOT tests spanning model years 2011–2012, and 86.9% of them passed. That is 9.3 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 22.5%. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.9% of tests against 5.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp, registration plate lamp(s) and tread depth — headlamp alone was recorded 66 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 14.9% versus 4.1%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 9.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 15.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Ct 200H -L model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 681 | 85.8% | 14.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 673 | 88.0% | 12.0% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.9% | 121 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.3% | 72 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.4% | 46 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 45 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.0% | 41 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 16 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 12 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 66 |
| 2 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 43 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 40 |
| 4 | Wipers | 39 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 34 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 29 |
| 7 | Washers | 20 |
| 8 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 19 |
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 | 26.0% | 352 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.9% | 270 |
| 3 | Other defects | 13.2% | 179 |
| 4 | Suspension | 12.6% | 170 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 9.6% | 130 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.4% | 46 |
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 | 145 | 4.1% |
| 60-90k | 387 | 12.7% |
| 90-120k | 415 | 14.9% |
| 120-150k | 244 | 15.2% |
| 150k+ | 148 | 14.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 1,181 | 13.6% |
| Other | 65 | 12.3% |
| Electric | 64 | 7.8% |
| Petrol | 39 | 5.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 268 | 9.7% |
| 2022 | 265 | 11.3% |
| 2023 | 267 | 13.1% |
| 2024 | 279 | 15.8% |
| 2025 | 275 | 15.6% |
What to check before buying a Lexus Ct 200H -L
- Lighting & signalling (8.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.3% 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 (3.4% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Lexus Ct 200H -L?
86.9% of the 1,354 Lexus Ct 200H -L MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 13.2% fail rate, across model years 2011–2012.
What does the Lexus Ct 200H -L most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.9% of tests, then tyres (5.3%).
How much does mileage affect Ct 200H -L MOT results?
Fail rates run at 4.1% for cars in the 30-60k band and 14.9% for 150k+, a 10.7-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,354 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.