2016 Lexus Rc MOT pass rate: 89.9% (1,840 tests)
Is the 2016 Rc getting worse?
Pass rate of 2016-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 89.3% +6.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 91.0% +9.8 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 89.4% +9.9 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 2016 Rc
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 170 | 57.4% |
| 2 | Brakes | 54 | 18.2% |
| 3 | Visibility | 26 | 8.8% |
| 4 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 24 | 8.1% |
| 5 | Identification of the vehicle | 7 | 2.4% |
| 6 | Road Wheels | 6 | 2.0% |
All Rc years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 (this page) | 1,840 | 89.9% | +8.6 pts | 53,110 |
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FAQs
Is a 2016 Lexus Rc reliable?
2016-registered examples passed 89.9% of their MOT tests (1,840 tests, 2023–2025), +8.6 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 10 years old with a median 53,110 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2016 Rc?
The median tested example shows 53,110 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.