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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Lexus RC. Check any RC by registration number below.

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93.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+7.0%

vs Lexus Avg

8

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Lexus RC — MOT Reliability Overview

The Lexus RC has an average MOT pass rate of 93.7%, which is 7.0 percentage points above the Lexus brand average of 86.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the RC is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Lexus RC fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged. If you are preparing your RC for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Lexus RC, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Lexus RC performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 61 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 3yr

26k mi

2020

Based on 758 vehicles

94.3%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

6.0%

Mileage at 3yr

34k mi

Mileage at 5yr

37k mi

2019

Based on 1,277 vehicles

94.2%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

4.5%

Mileage at 3yr

38k mi

Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

2018

Based on 1,249 vehicles

93.8%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

7.7%

Mileage at 5yr

56k mi

2017

Based on 1,210 vehicles

90.7%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

10.1%

Mileage at 5yr

71k mi

2016

Based on 1,767 vehicles

91.2%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

8.6%

2015

Based on 677 vehicles

94.7%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

2.6%

Mileage at 10yr

114k mi

0

Based on 2,534 vehicles

91.0%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%
Mileage at 5yr

39k mi

Top MOT Failures — Lexus RC

The most common reasons a Lexus RC fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.6%
2

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.4%
3

A tyre cords visible or damaged

1.2%
4

A tyre seriously damaged

1.1%
5

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

0.9%
Lexus RC Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside

1.6%

Offside

1.6%

Other Lexus Models

Compare MOT reliability across Lexus models.

Lexus Ls430

88.8% pass rate

Lexus Is F

92.6% pass rate

Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

87.6% pass rate

Lexus Gs450h

91.4% pass rate

Lexus Is 300h Premier Cvt

89.3% pass rate

Lexus Is250

82.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Lexus RC

Lexus RC — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Lexus RC MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Lexus RC?
The average MOT pass rate for the Lexus RC is 93.7% compared to the Lexus average of 86.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Lexus RC?
The most common MOT failures on the Lexus RC are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.6%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.4%), A tyre cords visible or damaged (1.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Lexus RC reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.7%, the Lexus RC is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Lexus RC?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Lexus RC?
Typical mileage for the Lexus RC: 25,534 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used RC to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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