Lexus Rx vs Lexus Vx470: 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 Vx470
75%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Lexus Rx (93%) and Lexus Vx470 (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Lexus Rx | Lexus Vx470 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 93% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 7% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 56,088 mi | 86,823 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 Vx470
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- parking brake nearing end of reserve travel
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Lexus Rx (93%) and Lexus Vx470 (75%) 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.