LEXUS CT Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 2,706 MOT tests from 246 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.

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Fuel Type	Year	Reliability Score	Avg Mileage	Sample Size
Hybrid Electric	2019	869/999Excellent	81,922 miles	1,378 vehicles
Hybrid Electric	2017	806/999Excellent	78,479 miles	2,406 vehicles
Hybrid Electric	2015	775/999Very good	75,768 miles	2,677 vehicles
Hybrid Electric	2013	733/999Very good	76,975 miles	3,022 vehicles
Hybrid Electric	2012	700/999Very good	78,607 miles	2,853 vehicles
Hybrid Electric	2011	674/999Good	79,565 miles	2,064 vehicles

How reliable is the LEXUS CT?

Based on 2,706 MOT tests from 246 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore®.

Vehicles

246

MOT tests

2,706

Pass rate

86%

Median mileage

81,926 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 705 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 409 advisory comments and 33 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: NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))

Brake pad wear

VehicleScore® MOT data includes 94 advisory comments and 5 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 brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.

What to inspect

Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.

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

Suspension arm issues

VehicleScore® MOT data includes 50 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 worn, corroded, or damaged suspension arm or its pin.

What to inspect

Look for play or corrosion at the arm and ask whether it has been replaced.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM PIN OR BUSH WORN BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (A) (I))

Brake disc wear

VehicleScore® MOT data includes 32 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.

What to inspect

Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.

Example MOT wording: REAR BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))

Corrosion

VehicleScore® MOT data includes 27 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record corrosion the tester could see on the body or structure. Corrosion already named on a spring, brake, or other component is counted with that component.

What to inspect

Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.

Example MOT wording: REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (5.3.3 (B) (I))

Registration plate condition

VehicleScore® MOT data includes 26 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))

Headlamp faults

VehicleScore® MOT data includes 23 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 headlamp that was not working, insecure, or aimed incorrectly.

What to inspect

Switch on dipped and main beam and look for a cloudy lens or a wrong aim.

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

Windscreen damage

VehicleScore® MOT data includes 22 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 chips, cracks, or other windscreen damage in the driver’s view.

What to inspect

Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER DOES NOT CLEAR THE WINDSCREEN EFFECTIVELY (3.4 (B) (II))

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
2020	7	27	92.6%	Tyre wear
2019	12	70	88.6%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2018	20	130	91.5%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2017	19	157	89.2%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2016	24	223	87.9%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2015	20	211	88.2%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2014	21	255	88.2%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2013	24	294	84.7%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2012	40	522	85.6%	Tyre wear, Steering rack issues
2011	54	806	83.1%	Tyre wear, Corrosion

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.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Suspension arm issues. Look for play or corrosion at the arm and ask whether it has been replaced.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Corrosion. Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Registration plate condition. Check both plates are secure, clean, and clearly readable.
Headlamp faults. Switch on dipped and main beam and look for a cloudy lens or a wrong aim.
Windscreen damage. Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.

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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