MOT reliability

Lexus Rc

Q: Is the Lexus Rc reliable?

Across 2,426 Lexus Rc vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Lexus Rc?

The typical Lexus Rc in our data has covered around 53,108 miles.

2,426 vehicles · 16,138 completed MOT tests analysed

90%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2,426 Lexus Rc vehicles and 16,138 completed MOT tests, the Lexus Rc has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 53,108 miles.

2,426

Vehicles

16,138

MOT tests

6,439

Avg miles / year

0.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Lexus Rc problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Lexus Rc MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension64%
Brakes17%
Other11%
Visibility7%
Lamps & electrical2%
Identification & plates1%
Emissions & nuisance0%
Body & structure0%

Lexus Rc pass rate by age

How the Lexus Rc's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	100%
2	88	98%
3	2,771	92%
4	2,682	90%
5	2,629	90%
6	2,444	90%
7	2,103	89%
8	1,653	89%
9	1,142	90%
10	531	89%
11	92	96%
12	2	100%

Fuel types: Hybrid Electric (Clean) (2,061), Petrol (365)

Most common Lexus Rc MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Lexus Rc MOT tests:

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (899 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (868 times)
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (421 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (419 times)
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (382 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (381 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (341 times)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (223 times)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (182 times)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (167 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (164 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (137 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (137 times)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (114 times)
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Lexus Rc pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2023	3	3	100%	16,910
2022	7	8	88%	12,679
2021	27	80	94%	27,296
2020	249	955	91%	38,118
2019	405	2,034	91%	44,884
2018	399	2,451	91%	50,402
2017	453	3,320	90%	55,159
2016	672	5,416	89%	63,613
2015	204	1,813	91%	60,178
2014	7	58	90%	57,523

Lexus Rc reliability FAQ

Across 2,426 Lexus Rc vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Lexus Rc MOT issues are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).

The typical Lexus Rc in our data has covered around 53,108 miles.

Compare the Lexus Rc

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