2019 Lexus Rc — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Lexus Rc passed 92.8% of its 1,772 recorded MOT tests. That is 2.9 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 10.1%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 6.0% of tests against 1.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 43 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 6.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 11.2% once past 60-90k.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.5% of tests failed in 2022 against 8.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.0% | 107 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.8% | 32 |
| 3 | Brakes | 0.6% | 11 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 9 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 7 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.2% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 43 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 30 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 6 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 6 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 4 |
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 | 23.3% | 412 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.5% | 79 |
| 3 | Other defects | 2.5% | 45 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.3% | 41 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.8% | 31 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 13 |
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 | 973 | 6.0% |
| 30-60k | 686 | 8.5% |
| 60-90k | 89 | 11.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 1,735 | 7.1% |
| Petrol | 37 | 13.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 437 | 5.5% |
| 2023 | 450 | 8.9% |
| 2024 | 422 | 5.7% |
| 2025 | 445 | 8.8% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Rc
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 6.0% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (6.0% 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 (1.8% 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.
- Brakes (0.6% 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 2019 Lexus Rcs pass their MOT?
92.8% of the 1,772 2019 Lexus Rc MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Lexus Rc?
Tyres, recorded in 6.0% of tests, followed by visibility (1.8%).
Does the 2019 Rc get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.0% in the 0-30k band to 11.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,772 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.