Lexus Rx vs Lexus Rx350 auto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Lexus Rx
93%
MOT pass rate · 18,210 vehicles
Lexus Rx350 auto
81%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Lexus Rx (93%) and Lexus Rx350 auto (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Lexus Rx | Lexus Rx350 auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 93% ✓ | 81% |
| MOT failure rate | 7% ✓ | 19% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 56,088 mi | 88,205 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 18,210 | 1 |
Most common faults
Lexus Rx
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Lexus Rx350 auto
- Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Nearside & offside glass (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Lexus Rx (93%) and Lexus Rx350 auto (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.