2013 Lexus Ct — MOT failures & pass rate
20,759 MOT tests on the 2013 Lexus Ct are in this dataset, and 88.1% of them passed. That is 7.5 percentage points better than small family cars of a similar age, which fail at 19.5%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.1% of tests against 5.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp, registration plate lamp(s) and wipers — headlamp alone was recorded 925 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 8.0% in the 0-30k band and 13.2% in the 150k+ band, a 5.2-point spread.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 10.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.1% | 1,898 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.2% | 1,086 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.6% | 738 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.2% | 663 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.6% | 321 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 123 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 925 |
| 2 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 836 |
| 3 | Wipers | 504 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 439 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 416 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 377 |
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 | 24.3% | 5,035 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.3% | 3,797 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.6% | 1,995 |
| 4 | Other defects | 9.0% | 1,862 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 6.9% | 1,429 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.6% | 744 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 685 | 8.0% |
| 30-60k | 4,948 | 8.3% |
| 60-90k | 6,972 | 12.6% |
| 90-120k | 4,317 | 14.1% |
| 120-150k | 2,173 | 14.1% |
| 150k+ | 1,662 | 13.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 20,489 | 12.0% |
| Other | 136 | 10.3% |
| Petrol | 129 | 7.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,139 | 10.9% |
| 2022 | 4,137 | 10.9% |
| 2023 | 4,141 | 11.7% |
| 2024 | 4,167 | 12.7% |
| 2025 | 4,175 | 13.4% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Ct
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 9.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (9.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.2% 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 (3.6% 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 2013 Lexus Cts pass their MOT?
88.1% of the 20,759 2013 Lexus Ct MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Lexus Ct?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.1% of tests, followed by tyres (5.2%).
Does the 2013 Ct get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.0% in the 0-30k band to 13.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 20,759 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.