2011 Lexus Ct 200H -L — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2011 Lexus Ct 200H -L passed 85.8% of its 681 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 23.2% of the time, so this is 9.0pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (8.2%) and tyres (5.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp, tread depth and registration plate lamp(s) — headlamp alone was recorded 35 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 16.0% versus 4.5%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 13.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 16.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.2% | 56 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.7% | 39 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.5% | 24 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 20 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.9% | 20 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.3% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 35 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 25 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 21 |
| 4 | Wipers | 16 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 16 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 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 | 26.9% | 183 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.7% | 141 |
| 3 | Other defects | 13.8% | 94 |
| 4 | Suspension | 13.1% | 89 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 10.0% | 68 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.3% | 29 |
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 | 66 | 4.5% |
| 60-90k | 203 | 14.3% |
| 90-120k | 215 | 14.4% |
| 120-150k | 116 | 19.0% |
| 150k+ | 75 | 16.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 594 | 14.5% |
| Other | 35 | 17.1% |
| Electric | 31 | 12.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 139 | 13.0% |
| 2022 | 133 | 11.3% |
| 2023 | 127 | 11.8% |
| 2024 | 142 | 18.3% |
| 2025 | 140 | 16.4% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Ct 200H -L
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 8.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (8.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.7% 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 (3.5% 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 -Ls pass their MOT?
85.8% of the 681 2011 Lexus Ct 200H -L MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Lexus Ct 200H -L?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.2% of tests, followed by tyres (5.7%).
Does the 2011 Ct 200H -L get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.5% in the 30-60k band to 16.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 681 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.