2017 Lexus RC · 1,506 MOT tests
2017 Lexus RC reliability
2017 Lexus RCs fail 11.3% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 RC years (1,506 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RCs: 9.6%)
- 11.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RCs: 9.6%)
- 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 6
- 39,219
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,506
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.6% of tests fail here (28% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Lexus RC
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.6%
- Brakes2.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Lights and electrics1.4%
- Suspension0.7%
- Number plates and VIN0.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.46%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.73%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.66%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.73%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.66%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.6%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.55%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.05%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.05%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.05%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.32%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.86%)
Other years
Every Lexus RC year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Lexus RC reliable?
2017 Lexus RCs fail 11.3% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 RC years (1,506 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Lexus RC MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.46% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.73% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Lexus RC have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Lexus RC shows 39,219 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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