2019 Lexus Ct — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 8,225 MOT tests, the 2019 Lexus Ct recorded a 94.0% pass rate. Small family cars of a similar age fail 9.6% of the time, so this is 3.6pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.9%) and visibility (2.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 237 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 3.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 9.7% once past 120-150k — 3.0× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 1.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 7.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.9% | 320 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.8% | 226 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 193 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 78 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 17 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 11 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 237 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 169 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 139 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 67 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 61 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 39 |
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 | 21.7% | 1,784 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.9% | 483 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.6% | 380 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.6% | 294 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 72 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.6% | 49 |
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 | 3,879 | 3.3% |
| 30-60k | 3,178 | 7.6% |
| 60-90k | 863 | 10.9% |
| 90-120k | 219 | 11.0% |
| 120-150k | 62 | 9.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 66 | 1.5% |
| 2022 | 2,026 | 4.2% |
| 2023 | 2,061 | 6.3% |
| 2024 | 2,034 | 6.9% |
| 2025 | 2,038 | 7.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Ct
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.9% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.9% 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.
- Visibility (2.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2019 Lexus Cts pass their MOT?
94.0% of the 8,225 2019 Lexus Ct MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Lexus Ct?
Tyres, recorded in 3.9% of tests, followed by visibility (2.8%).
Does the 2019 Ct get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.3% in the 0-30k band to 9.7% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,225 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.