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MOT reliability

Lexus Rx 450

2 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Lexus Rx 450 vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Lexus Rx 450 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 119,598 miles.

2
Vehicles
27
MOT tests
6,715
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
11%
Dangerous-fault share

Lexus Rx 450 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Lexus Rx 450 MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension58%
  • Lamps & electrical26%
  • Other8%
  • Brakes8%
  • Visibility5%
  • Identification & plates3%
  • Body & structure3%

Lexus Rx 450 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32100%
42100%
52100%
62100%
72100%
82100%
92100%
10367%
11250%
12367%
13367%
16250%

Fuel types: Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1), Petrol (1)

Most common Lexus Rx 450 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Lexus Rx 450 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  2. Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  4. Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  8. Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
  10. no emissions detected at time of test (1 times)
  11. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Headlamp aim too high Can not be adjusted (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)

Lexus Rx 450 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2012 1 14 79% 129,485
2009 1 13 85% 109,711

Lexus Rx 450 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Lexus Rx 450 vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Lexus Rx 450 MOT issues are: Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)); Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)).

The typical Lexus Rx 450 in our data has covered around 119,598 miles.

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