2014 Lexus Ct — MOT failures & pass rate
20,682 MOT tests on the 2014 Lexus Ct are in this dataset, and 91.2% of them passed. That is 8.7 percentage points better than small family cars of a similar age, which fail at 17.5%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.7%) and lighting & signalling (4.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp, wipers and tread depth — headlamp alone was recorded 561 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 10.8% versus 4.0%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 11.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.7% | 977 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.7% | 970 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.6% | 548 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.6% | 542 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 131 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 79 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 561 |
| 2 | Wipers | 463 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 356 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 329 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 320 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 238 |
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 | 22.7% | 4,685 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.1% | 3,116 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.3% | 1,297 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.6% | 948 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 643 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 177 |
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 | 1,274 | 4.0% |
| 30-60k | 6,581 | 6.2% |
| 60-90k | 6,513 | 9.8% |
| 90-120k | 3,546 | 12.1% |
| 120-150k | 1,550 | 11.2% |
| 150k+ | 1,218 | 10.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 20,564 | 8.8% |
| Other | 55 | 3.6% |
| Petrol | 52 | 11.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,079 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | 4,129 | 8.3% |
| 2023 | 4,162 | 8.8% |
| 2024 | 4,146 | 8.9% |
| 2025 | 4,166 | 11.2% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Ct
On a 2014 Ct, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.6% 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 2014 Lexus Cts pass their MOT?
91.2% of the 20,682 2014 Lexus Ct MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Lexus Ct?
Tyres, recorded in 4.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.7%).
Does the 2014 Ct get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.0% in the 0-30k band to 10.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 20,682 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.