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MOT reliability

Lexus 300rx

2 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Lexus 300rx vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Lexus 300rx has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 108,418 miles.

2
Vehicles
26
MOT tests
2,859
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Lexus 300rx problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Lexus 300rx MOT tests:

  • Other96%
  • Seatbelts & equipment11%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%

Lexus 300rx pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
4250%
5250%
61100%
72100%
8367%
92100%
10367%
11250%
12450%
141100%
151100%
161100%
171100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Lexus 300rx MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Lexus 300rx MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  3. Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  7. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  8. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  9. Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) (1 times)
  10. Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  12. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  13. Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)

Lexus 300rx pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2003 1 14 64% 90,064
1999 1 12 83% 126,773

Lexus 300rx reliability FAQ

Across 2 Lexus 300rx vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Lexus 300rx MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3).

The typical Lexus 300rx in our data has covered around 108,418 miles.

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