MOT reliability
Lexus Rx 450h
5 vehicles · 69 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Lexus Rx 450h vehicles and 69 completed MOT tests, the Lexus Rx 450h has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 143,597 miles.
5
Vehicles
69
MOT tests
9,622
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Lexus Rx 450h problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Lexus Rx 450h MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension43%
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Other21%
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Brakes17%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Visibility6%
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Identification & plates5%
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Steering4%
Lexus Rx 450h pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 100% |
| 4 | 7 | 86% |
| 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 5 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 100% |
| 9 | 6 | 83% |
| 10 | 7 | 71% |
| 11 | 7 | 71% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Hybrid Electric (Clean) (3), Petrol (1), Other (1)
Most common Lexus Rx 450h MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Lexus Rx 450h MOT tests:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 235/55R19 (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Lexus Rx 450h pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 97,322 |
| 2012 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 140,221 |
| 2011 | 2 | 26 | 85% | 158,877 |
| 2010 | 1 | 17 | 82% | 162,690 |
Lexus Rx 450h reliability FAQ
Across 5 Lexus Rx 450h vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Lexus Rx 450h MOT issues are:
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)); Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Lexus Rx 450h in our data has covered around
143,597 miles.
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