Lexus RC reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 4,632 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 4,632 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 93% of Lexus RC cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and road wheels.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the RC tends to fail
Share of Lexus RC cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, road wheels, lights & electrics.
Common questions
Is the Lexus RC reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Lexus RC holds up well for its age: 93% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 90% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Lexus RC?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Lexus RC in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 93%; and 8 to 12 years, 92%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Lexus RC MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Lexus RC versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).