Lexus Rx vs Lexus Sora: 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 Sora
79%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Lexus Rx (93%) and Lexus Sora (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Lexus Rx | Lexus Sora |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 93% ✓ | 79% |
| MOT failure rate | 7% ✓ | 21% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 56,088 mi | 118,101 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 18,210 | 3 |
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 Sora
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Lexus Rx (93%) and Lexus Sora (79%) 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.