Lexus Ct (2016)
2016 Lexus Ct
CarHunch analysed 2,989 real MOT records for the 2016 Lexus Ct. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Lexus CT is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 90.6% first-time pass rate against the 80% benchmark—but the concerning finding is that 22.5% of these cars have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, well above the typical threshold. This suggests while most pass their MOTs cleanly, a meaningful minority have encountered serious safety issues that buyers should investigate in a pre-purchase inspection.
These vehicles are running at sensible mileage for their age (median 45,599 miles), and the average of 0.83 failures per car indicates components are holding up well overall, though the 5.4 advisories per vehicle suggest minor wear is accumulating. Before committing to a purchase, get a full service history and have a trusted mechanic specifically check the suspension, brakes, and electrical systems—the areas where that 22.5% dangerous defect rate is most likely to manifest.
What to check before buying a 2016 Lexus Ct
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 22.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (100%) | 2,988 | 90.7% | 0.83 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 57.1% | 6 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Lexus Ct vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Lexus Ct vehicles fall between 32,398 and 62,420 miles.
2016 Lexus Ct — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 2,777 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Lexus Ct
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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36.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20.5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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17.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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14.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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11.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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11.2%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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9.1%
COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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