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Lexus CT - 2016

98.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2016 is 154.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus CT, model year 2016. Sample size: 3,019 cars, 6,218 tests and 6,126 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 3,019 cars

The 2016 Lexus CT demonstrates a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average vehicle of the same year, with 99 defects per 100 vehicles against the average of 151. The model shows a notable improvement in categories such as brakes and steering, with defects in brakes at 52% compared to 77% for the average, and an impressively low steering defect rate of just 0.6% against an average of 7.5%. Mileage-related trends indicate that defect rates increase with higher mileage, although the CT remains better than average across all mileage segments. Overall, the Lexus CT stands out for its reliability, particularly in critical areas like braking and steering.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 3,019 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 33.0% better
52.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 78.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 92.6% better
0.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 10.7% better
13.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.0 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 59.8% better
10.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.4 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 27.1% better
116.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 159.4 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 85.7% better
1.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 33.3% better
2.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 94.7% better
0.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.3 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 329 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,473
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 966
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 667
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 451
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 320
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 252
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 245
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 125
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 125
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 98

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 125
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 98
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 71
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 70
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 69
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 64
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 49
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 30
Headlamp aim unable to be tested
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 18