2018 Lexus CT · 9,180 MOT tests
2018 Lexus CT reliability
2018 Lexus CTs fail 10.1% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 10 CT years (9,180 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus CTs: 15.5%)
- 10.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus CTs: 15.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 33,823
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,180
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Strong point: brakes, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Lexus CT
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Brakes1.1%
- Suspension0.2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.1%
- Wheels0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.9%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1%
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%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.75%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 0.63%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.62%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.69%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.68%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.21%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.81%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.92%) · Tyre showing slight damage (1.75%)
Is a 2018 Lexus CT reliable?
2018 Lexus CTs fail 10.1% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 10 CT years (9,180 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Lexus CT MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.9% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Lexus CT have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Lexus CT shows 33,823 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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