Lexus LC

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 1,186 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

97%

Total Tests

1,186

Highest Pass Rate

2018 (98%)

Years Covered

About the Lexus LC

The Lexus LC was MOT tested 1,186 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2017 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 97%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 98% from 378 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 95%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Lexus LC has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2017) averages 31,587 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 18,361 miles.

Compared to the Lexus brand average of 87%, the LC performs 10 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Lexus range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 4969cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,413

Per month£201/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 LC?

vs average of all models+15% (82% avg)

vs Lexus brand average+10% (87% avg)

Best to worst year spread3 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Lexus LC by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	95%	151	18,361 mi
2020	99%	69	16,563 mi
2019	97%	211	22,234 mi
2018	98%	378	30,346 mi
2017	95%	377	31,587 mi

Questions about the Lexus LC

Is the Lexus LC reliable?

Across its 5 model years in our data (2017 to 2021), the Lexus LC averages a 97% MOT pass rate, from 1,186 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 15 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2018 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 98%.

Which year Lexus LC has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 Lexus LC has the highest MOT pass rate at 98%, while the 2021 model has the lowest at 95%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.