2012 Lexus CT: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2012 Lexus CTs, from 4,195 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2012 Lexus CTs than on all cars registered in 2012.
- Corroded fuel pipes17× usualLexus CT3.4% All 2012 cars0.2%
Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0% of all 2012 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£400 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.
Engine oil leaks: 0.6% here, against 7.3% of all 2012 cars. Ball joint: 0.7% here, against 5.6% of all 2012 cars.
By area
The share of 2012 Lexus CT MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres29% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes23% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Suspension21% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics20% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors7% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Rust and bodywork4% of testsRough price £150–£1,000
At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,266 | Tyres 27% |
| 2019 | 1,910 | Tyres 29% |
| 2018 | 2,747 | Tyres 28% |
| 2017 | 2,986 | Tyres 28% |
| 2016 | 2,936 | Tyres 30% |
| 2015 | 3,475 | Tyres 27% |
| 2014 | 3,740 | Tyres 29% |
| 2013 | 3,654 | Tyres 29% |
| 2011 | 3,772 | Tyres 30% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2012 Lexus CTs registered in 2012. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score