MOT reliability
Lexus Rx 400
16 vehicles · 166 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 16 Lexus Rx 400 vehicles and 166 completed MOT tests, the Lexus Rx 400 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 123,996 miles.
16
Vehicles
166
MOT tests
7,861
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Lexus Rx 400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Lexus Rx 400 MOT tests:
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Other41%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension40%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Visibility4%
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Body & structure3%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Identification & plates1%
Lexus Rx 400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 7 | 71% |
| 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 6 | 8 | 75% |
| 7 | 10 | 80% |
| 8 | 10 | 90% |
| 9 | 13 | 92% |
| 10 | 11 | 100% |
| 11 | 18 | 61% |
| 12 | 15 | 73% |
| 13 | 13 | 77% |
| 14 | 11 | 82% |
| 15 | 10 | 80% |
| 16 | 9 | 78% |
| 17 | 8 | 75% |
| 18 | 8 | 75% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (4), Electric (2), Diesel (1)
Most common Lexus Rx 400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Lexus Rx 400 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (10 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (9 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (8 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (5 times)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (5 times)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
Lexus Rx 400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 77,842 |
| 2008 | 4 | 32 | 81% | 125,653 |
| 2007 | 6 | 79 | 81% | 128,239 |
| 2006 | 5 | 54 | 80% | 127,658 |
Lexus Rx 400 reliability FAQ
Across 16 Lexus Rx 400 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Lexus Rx 400 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)).
The typical Lexus Rx 400 in our data has covered around
123,996 miles.
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