2018 Lexus CT MOT pass rate: 92.6% (8,077 tests)
Is the 2018 CT getting worse?
Pass rate of 2018-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93.9% +5.9 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 92.6% +6.4 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 91.3% +6.5 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2018 CT
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 472 | 48.2% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 161 | 16.4% |
| 3 | Brakes | 145 | 14.8% |
| 4 | Visibility | 138 | 14.1% |
| 5 | Suspension | 21 | 2.1% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 12 | 1.2% |
All CT years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 10,554 | 83.8% | +14.6 pts | 99,602 |
| 2012 | 11,748 | 85.0% | +13.8 pts | 95,014 |
| 2013 | 10,899 | 85.7% | +12.4 pts | 86,120 |
| 2014 | 11,237 | 89.4% | +13.6 pts | 76,303 |
| 2015 | 10,368 | 89.4% | +10.7 pts | 67,486 |
| 2016 | 8,741 | 91.4% | +10.1 pts | 59,322 |
| 2017 | 8,779 | 91.9% | +7.9 pts | 48,211 |
| 2018 (this page) | 8,077 | 92.6% | +6.3 pts | 40,442 |
| 2019 | 5,697 | 92.9% | +4.5 pts | 35,187 |
| 2020 | 3,753 | 94.7% | +4.8 pts | 25,655 |
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FAQs
Is a 2018 Lexus CT reliable?
2018-registered examples passed 92.6% of their MOT tests (8,077 tests, 2023–2025), +6.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 8 years old with a median 40,442 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2018 CT?
The median tested example shows 40,442 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.