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MOT reliability

Lexus Lx470

14 vehicles · 170 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 14 Lexus Lx470 vehicles and 170 completed MOT tests, the Lexus Lx470 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 123,171 miles.

14
Vehicles
170
MOT tests
4,154
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Lexus Lx470 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Lexus Lx470 MOT tests:

  • Other70%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension23%
  • Brakes7%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Steering2%
  • Visibility2%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Lexus Lx470 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
21100%
33100%
4580%
5475%
6978%
71060%
8888%
91060%
101070%
111060%
12967%
131070%
14875%
15875%
16771%
17683%
18683%
19786%
20875%

Fuel types: Petrol (14)

Most common Lexus Lx470 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Lexus Lx470 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (9 times)
  2. Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (6 times)
  3. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (5 times)
  4. Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (5 times)
  5. Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (4 times)
  6. Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (4 times)
  7. Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) (4 times)
  8. Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) (4 times)
  9. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (4 times)
  10. Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (4 times)
  11. Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (4 times)
  12. Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (4 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
  14. Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
  15. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)

Lexus Lx470 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2009 1 22 77% 212,551
2007 1 22 77% 20,408
2006 1 15 60% 106,398
2005 1 2 50% 153,934
2003 1 30 67% 78,000
2002 1 2 100% 55,138
2001 2 18 94% 184,428
2000 3 44 82% 180,242
1999 2 6 50% 55,299
1998 1 9 67% 77,795

Lexus Lx470 reliability FAQ

Across 14 Lexus Lx470 vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Lexus Lx470 MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2).

The typical Lexus Lx470 in our data has covered around 123,171 miles.

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