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Lexus 250 vs Lexus Nx: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Lexus 250
89%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Lexus Nx
92%
MOT pass rate · 29,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Lexus 250 (89%) and Lexus Nx (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Lexus 250 Lexus Nx
MOT pass rate 89% 92% ✓
MOT failure rate 11% 8% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.5 0.9 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 5% 3% ✓
Average mileage 200,869 mi 54,657 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 29,652

Most common faults

Lexus 250

  1. Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  3. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Lexus Nx

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Lexus 250 (89%) and Lexus Nx (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Lexus 250 report Full Lexus Nx report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.