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Lexus CT - 2021

50.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2021 is 80.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus CT, model year 2021. Sample size: 289 cars, 658 tests and 335 recorded faults.
0%
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 289 cars

The 2021 Lexus CT has a significantly lower overall defect rate, with 51 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the yearly average of 79, marking a 35% improvement. When examining mileage-related trends, the model shows a consistent increase in defects as mileage rises, particularly in the 62,000 to 93,000 mile bracket. Notably, the Lexus CT excels in several categories, including brakes, where it has nearly half the defect rate of the average, and lights and electrics, which are also substantially better. Additionally, it shows no defects in body/structure and equipment, areas where other vehicles tend to have minor issues.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 289 cars

More model years for Lexus CT

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Other models from Lexus

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 53.8% better
18.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 40.0 / 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
▲ 14.3% better
0.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.7 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 0.7% worse
14.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 48.2% better
5.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 29.0% better
62.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 87.3 / 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 wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 80.0% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 268 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: 108
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 59
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 25
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 22
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 18
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 13
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 11
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
PRS
Occurrences: 11
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 10
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 7

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 1