2012 Lexus CT · 14,498 MOT tests
2012 Lexus CT reliability
2012 Lexus CTs fail 20% of first MOT tests, 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 CT years (14,498 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus CTs: 15.5%)
- 20%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus CTs: 15.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 42% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 90,276
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,498
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 80% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Lexus CT
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.8%
- Tyres5.4%
- Brakes4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Suspension2.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.61%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.25%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.79%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.45%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.35%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.24%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.17%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.33%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.86%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.52%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (2.72%)
Is a 2012 Lexus CT reliable?
2012 Lexus CTs fail 20% of first MOT tests, 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 CT years (14,498 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Lexus CT MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (2.61% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (2.25% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.79% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Lexus CT have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Lexus CT shows 90,276 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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