LEXUS CT Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 294 MOT tests from 26 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every LEXUS CT has the same fault.

LEXUS CT's have a extremely good reliability rating of 760/999. The score was calculated from the average of every LEXUS CT that has had a registered MOT.

We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.

Also check BHP & performance, road tax, fuel economy, and CO2 emissions for the LEXUS CT.

Fuel Type	Year	Reliability Score	Avg Mileage	Sample Size
N/A	N/A	869/999Excellent	81,922 miles	1,378 vehicles
N/A	N/A	806/999Excellent	78,479 miles	2,406 vehicles
N/A	N/A	775/999Very good	75,768 miles	2,677 vehicles
N/A	N/A	733/999Very good	76,975 miles	3,022 vehicles
N/A	N/A	700/999Very good	78,607 miles	2,853 vehicles
N/A	N/A	674/999Good	79,565 miles	2,064 vehicles

How reliable is the LEXUS CT?

Based on 294 MOT tests from 26 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.

Vehicles

MOT tests

294

Pass rate

88.8%

Median mileage

111,277 mi

Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every LEXUS CT has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 659 out of 999.

Common LEXUS CT MOT problems

These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.

Tyre wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 48 advisory comments and 2 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.

What to inspect

Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED/CRACKING OR PERISHING (5.2.3 (D) (II))

Coil spring / suspension issues

VehicleScore MOT data includes 29 advisory comments and 3 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record coil springs, dampers, or suspension joints that were corroded, worn, or broken at inspection.

What to inspect

Look for broken or corroded springs, uneven ride height, and knocks from the suspension over bumps.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS HAS LIGHT MISTING OF OIL (5.3.2 (B))

Brake wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 22 advisory comments and 1 failure comment in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake pads, discs, the parking brake, or brake fluid that needed attention at inspection.

What to inspect

Ask for recent brake work and look at pad thickness, disc condition, and whether the parking brake holds.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))

Lighting faults

VehicleScore MOT data includes 5 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a lamp, bulb, or indicator that was not working or was aimed incorrectly.

What to inspect

Switch on every lamp and indicator, including the number-plate lamps.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP NOT WORKING ON DIPPED BEAM (4.1.1 (A) (II))

Registration plate condition

VehicleScore MOT data includes 4 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a number plate that was deteriorated, insecure, or did not meet the plate rules.

What to inspect

Check both plates are secure, clean, and clearly readable.

Example MOT wording: FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED BUT NOT LIKELY TO BE MISREAD (0.1 (B))

LEXUS CT MOT reliability by year

A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.

Year	Vehicles	MOT tests	Pass rate	Recurring issues seen
2011	6	88	85.2%	Tyre wear, Brake wear

What to check when buying a used LEXUS CT

This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.

Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Coil spring / suspension issues. Look for broken or corroded springs, uneven ride height, and knocks from the suspension over bumps.
Brake wear. Ask for recent brake work and look at pad thickness, disc condition, and whether the parking brake holds.
Lighting faults. Switch on every lamp and indicator, including the number-plate lamps.
Registration plate condition. Check both plates are secure, clean, and clearly readable.

Buying a LEXUS CT?

Common problems tell you what can affect LEXUS CTs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.

Where does this data come from?

VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.

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