Lexus Lc Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Lexus Lc car check
Is the Lexus Lc reliable? We analysed 2,676 real MOT tests across 568 vehicles to find out.
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The Lexus Lc is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lexus Lc.
Lexus Lc Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lexus Lc. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lexus Lc MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lexus Lc to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lexus Lc Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Lexus Lc models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Lexus Lc Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lexus Lc owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lexus Lc MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lexus Lc year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 55 | 98.2% | 7,081 | 11,278 | 17,039 |
| 2021 | 157 | 94.3% | 9,200 | 14,740 | 20,722 |
| 2020 | 167 | 95.8% | 9,142 | 17,393 | 24,802 |
| 2019 | 387 | 94.1% | 12,846 | 18,374 | 28,146 |
| 2018 | 796 | 93.2% | 13,437 | 20,551 | 32,391 |
| 2017 | 1,070 | 93.8% | 14,642 | 23,172 | 34,769 |
How Long Does a Lexus Lc Last?
Based on 568 Lexus Lc vehicles on UK roads.
Lexus Lc Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lexus Lc MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Lexus Lc
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
98.2% MOT pass rate from 55 tests
93.2% MOT pass rate from 796 tests
The best year to buy a used Lexus Lc is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 98.2% across 55 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Lexus Lc Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus Lc THIS CAR | 94.0% | 2,676 | 20,024 mi | — yrs |
| Lexus IS200 | 75.4% | 546,826 | 87,139 mi | 27 yrs |
| Lexus Ct | 86.8% | 304,916 | 55,351 mi | 15 yrs |
| Lexus RX300 | 79% | 229,652 | 83,424 mi | 26 yrs |
| Honda Xrv | 88.5% | 976 | 38,809 mi | 36 yrs |
Compared to the Lexus IS200 (75.4% pass rate) and the Lexus Ct (86.8% pass rate), the Lexus Lc outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Lexus Lc has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.0% across 2,676 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Lexus Lc with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Lexus Lc owner drives around 3,463 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.