2021 Lexus LC: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Lexus LC first registered in 2021: we looked at the 105 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 105 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2021 Lexus LC MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2021 Lexus LC MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres22% 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.
- Brakes3% 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.
- Lights and electrics3% 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 mirrors2% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2021 Lexus LC
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Lexus LC compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | – | Too few tests |
| 2020 | – | Too few tests |
| 2019 | 242 | Tyres 21% |
| 2018 | 393 | Tyres 21% |
| 2017 | 430 | Tyres 19% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Lexus LC cars first registered in 2021. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score