MOT reliability
Lexus Rx 300
3 vehicles · 48 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Lexus Rx 300 vehicles and 48 completed MOT tests, the Lexus Rx 300 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 97,461 miles.
3
Vehicles
48
MOT tests
5,753
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Lexus Rx 300 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Lexus Rx 300 MOT tests:
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Other56%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
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Steering9%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Brakes5%
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Body & structure3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Lexus Rx 300 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
| 17 | 4 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2), Diesel (1)
Most common Lexus Rx 300 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Lexus Rx 300 MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d)) (2 times)
- parking brake just met requirements (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- they is corrosion under the car but everything is still ok (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- slight movement in steering rack (2 times)
- n/s/r tyre cracking (2 times)
Lexus Rx 300 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 23 | 78% | 133,271 |
| 2004 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 96,468 |
| 1998 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 62,646 |
Lexus Rx 300 reliability FAQ
Across 3 Lexus Rx 300 vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Lexus Rx 300 MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)).
The typical Lexus Rx 300 in our data has covered around
97,461 miles.
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