MOT reliability
Lexus Altezza
10 vehicles · 70 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Lexus Altezza vehicles and 70 completed MOT tests, the Lexus Altezza has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 101,676 miles.
10
Vehicles
70
MOT tests
5,013
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Lexus Altezza problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Lexus Altezza MOT tests:
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Other101%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Brakes6%
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Steering6%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Lexus Altezza pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 2 | 4 | 75% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 6 | 67% |
| 5 | 5 | 60% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 50% |
| 9 | 7 | 57% |
| 10 | 7 | 57% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 5 | 40% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (10)
Most common Lexus Altezza MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Lexus Altezza MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (6 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (4 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- handbrake travel high (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
Lexus Altezza pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 58,705 |
| 2008 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 47,312 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 63,147 |
| 2004 | 1 | 16 | 62% | 145,432 |
| 2003 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 103,595 |
| 2002 | 1 | 15 | 60% | 134,495 |
| 2000 | 1 | 10 | 60% | 74,138 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 83,844 |
| 1998 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 202,499 |
Lexus Altezza reliability FAQ
Across 10 Lexus Altezza vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Lexus Altezza MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b).
The typical Lexus Altezza in our data has covered around
101,676 miles.
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