We've only got 425 MOT tests for Lexus RCs built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.
We've only seen a handful of Lexus RCs built around 2018 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.
Key figure
Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.
Before you view it
The Lexus RC's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.
Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.
Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Bounce-test each corner; check for oily streaks down the strut bodies.
Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
By build year
Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.
Find your RC's generation
Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.
Not sure which one you're looking at?
Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Lexus RC.
See every build year for the Lexus RCBy age
This chart combines every Lexus RC ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 6 years old.
All generations of this model
These issues come from 7-year-old Lexus RCs, every generation combined.
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords
Brake pads wearing thin
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Based on 425 MOT tests on 7-year-old Lexus RCs, every generation combined.
All generations of this model
The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Lexus RCs notes problems with more than one part of the car.
Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.
Across 50 MOT tests on Lexus RC cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.
Still registered
How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.
Not enough registration data to show this for the Lexus RC.
The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.
3 of the 5 Lexus RC recalls cover cars built in these years.
Top concerns
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
Like-for-like
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 5.3%, against 10.4% for the Lexus RC, both built around 2018.
2,547 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 5.5%, against 10.4% for the Lexus RC, both built around 2018.
1,235 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
Same body type, tested at the same age
Fewer dangerous faults: 2.4%, against 3.3% for the Lexus RC.
3 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
2,085 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
Same body type, tested at the same age
No clear edge over the Lexus RC on these figures.
6,783 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
Common questions
Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Lexus RC across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 425 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.
