Lexus CT

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 11 model years from 49,540 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

91%

Total Tests

49,540

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (96%)

Years Covered

About the Lexus CT

The Lexus CT was MOT tested 49,540 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 11 model years (2011 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list electric and hybrid versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 96% from 477 tests. The 2011 model has the lowest at 85%. The 11 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Lexus CTs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2011) averages 106,323 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 30,637 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Lexus brand average of 87%, the CT performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Lexus range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Hybrid, 1798cc)

£1,631

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,086

Per month£174/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Lexus CT?

vs average of all models+9% (82% avg)

vs Lexus brand average+4% (87% avg)

Best to worst year spread11 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Lexus CT by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	96%	477	30,637 mi
2020	94%	2,104	29,905 mi
2019	93%	3,190	40,369 mi
2018	93%	4,331	46,883 mi
2017	92%	4,437	54,860 mi
2016	92%	4,617	68,588 mi
2015	90%	5,313	78,078 mi
2014	91%	5,853	85,592 mi
2013	87%	6,043	92,143 mi
2012	87%	6,910	101,792 mi
2011	85%	6,265	106,323 mi

Questions about the Lexus CT

Is the Lexus CT reliable?

Across its 11 model years in our data (2011 to 2021), the Lexus CT averages a 91% MOT pass rate, from 49,540 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 96%.

Which year Lexus CT has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Lexus CT has the highest MOT pass rate at 96%, while the 2011 model has the lowest at 85%, a 11 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.