2016 Lexus Ct — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 15,945 MOT tests, the 2016 Lexus Ct recorded a 92.4% pass rate. Against small family cars of a similar age (13.7% fail rate), the 2016 Ct comes out 6.1pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.4%) and lighting & signalling (3.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 487 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2016 Ct fails 4.9% of the time in the 0-30k band and 8.6% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.6 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 9.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.4% | 699 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 547 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.1% | 488 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.9% | 304 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 70 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 65 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 487 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 322 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 299 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 218 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 177 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 118 |
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 | 22.8% | 3,642 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.2% | 1,791 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.4% | 866 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 446 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.6% | 417 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.7% | 106 |
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 | 2,681 | 4.9% |
| 30-60k | 6,947 | 6.8% |
| 60-90k | 3,877 | 9.3% |
| 90-120k | 1,451 | 10.5% |
| 120-150k | 555 | 10.3% |
| 150k+ | 432 | 8.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,192 | 7.1% |
| 2022 | 3,186 | 6.8% |
| 2023 | 3,187 | 6.7% |
| 2024 | 3,165 | 7.9% |
| 2025 | 3,215 | 9.4% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Ct
On a 2016 Ct, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.4% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2016 Lexus Cts pass their MOT?
92.4% of the 15,945 2016 Lexus Ct MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Lexus Ct?
Tyres, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.4%).
Does the 2016 Ct get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.9% in the 0-30k band to 8.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 15,945 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.