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Lexus CT - 2018

82.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2018 is 123.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus CT, model year 2018. Sample size: 2,834 cars, 6,020 tests and 4,945 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,834 cars

The 2018 Lexus CT shows a significantly lower overall defect rate, with 82 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 120 defects per 100, marking a 31.6% improvement. It particularly excels in categories such as brakes, steering, and body structure, where its defect rates are markedly below the averages for similar vehicles. Notably, the mileage-related trends indicate increased defects with higher mileage, but this model maintains a relatively lower rate across all mileage segments. Overall, the Lexus CT demonstrates strong reliability compared to its peers, especially in critical areas like braking and structural integrity.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,834 cars

More model years for Lexus CT

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 46.9% better
36.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.8 / 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
▲ 90.0% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 16.5% better
11.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.9 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 46.0% better
9.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.6 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 17.8% better
104.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 126.7 / 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 tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 90.2% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 40.9% better
1.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.2 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 98.6% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.0 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 307 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: 1,456
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 811
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 522
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 271
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 269
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 184
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 123
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 113
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 93
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 90

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 113
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 93
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 90
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 71
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 55
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 55
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 15