Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Lexus Lc?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2017 Lexus Lc?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2017 Lexus Lc?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2017 Lexus Lc reliable?

Based on MOT data from 152 vehicles, the 2017 Lexus Lc has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2017 Lexus Lc?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2017 Lexus Lc are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (27.2% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (25.8% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (25.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 Lexus Lc?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Lexus Lc (2017)

152 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.9% first-time pass rate

2017 Lexus Lc

CarHunch analysed 152 real MOT records for the 2017 Lexus Lc. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2017 Lexus LC is a genuinely reliable car, with a 94.9% first-time MOT pass rate well above the UK average of 80%—though the 18.4% of vehicles that have recorded a dangerous defect is worth noting as a potential concern for any individual purchase. This is a low-mileage cohort, averaging just 26,290 miles across seven years, which partly explains the strong pass performance and may indicate these are cars driven sparingly by conscientious owners.

The LC fails rarely (0.37 failures per vehicle on average) and racks up modest advisory issues at 2.6 per vehicle, suggesting the problems that do appear are minor and manageable. When shopping for one, insist on a full MOT history and get a pre-purchase inspection to rule out that dangerous-defect category—otherwise you're looking at a bulletproof luxury coupe.

We have limited data for the 2017 Lexus Lc — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

94.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

18.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.37

Over 6.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

26k

Middle half: 16k–34k

For context

These stats describe 152 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 152 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 27.2%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 16.9%

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Lighting 5.2%

Offside Headlamp aim too high

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017.

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Before you buy a 2017 Lexus Lc

Based on MOT data from 152 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (57%)	86	95.6%	0.33
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (43%)	66	94.1%	0.42

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Lexus Lc vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

26,217

typical

15,920

low mileage

34,249

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Lexus Lc vehicles fall between 15,920 and 34,249 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,920 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 15,920–34,249 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Lexus Lcs sit.

⚠ Over 46,236 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Lexus Lc — Still on the Road

Almost all 2017 Lexus Lcs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 137 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.37

Avg failures per vehicle

2.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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