Lexus Ct (2020)

1,245 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.7% first-time pass rate

2020 Lexus Ct

CarHunch analysed 1,245 real MOT records for the 2020 Lexus Ct. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2020 Lexus CT is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a 93.7% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare, affecting just 6.9% of vehicles tested. Virtually the entire cohort runs on hybrid power, which appears to be delivering the goods in terms of durability through the early years.

At just over 26,000 miles median mileage for a four-year-old car, these examples are lightly used, so the strong pass rate partly reflects gentle ownership rather than bulletproof engineering alone. When failures do occur, they're minor (0.27 per vehicle), and the 2.1 average advisories per car suggest routine wear rather than systemic problems—if you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on hybrid battery health and cooling system condition, since those are the components owners rarely see in action until something goes wrong.

Generally reliable 13.7% above UK average
93.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
26,146
typical mileage
17,898–36,902 middle half
6.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.27
avg MOT failures per car
over 3.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2020 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.
  • 📄 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%) 1,244 93.7% 0.27
Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 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.

17,898
low mileage
26,146
typical
36,902
high mileage

Half of all 2020 Lexus Ct vehicles fall between 17,898 and 36,902 miles.

2020 Lexus Ct — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 1,212 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

1,206 1,212 2023 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.27
Avg failures per vehicle
2.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2020 Lexus Ct

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 25.3%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 25.1%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 17%
    Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 15.8%
    Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 10.4%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 9.3%
    Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 9.2%
    Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 8.4%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020. Counts include advisories and failures.

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