MOT reliability
Lexus Rx270
2 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
57%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Lexus Rx270 vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Lexus Rx270 has an overall 57% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 71,521 miles.
2
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
35,446
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Lexus Rx270 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Lexus Rx270 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension57%
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Brakes13%
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Lamps & electrical13%
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Other9%
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Steering9%
Lexus Rx270 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 50% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 33% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Lexus Rx270 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Lexus Rx270 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn on inner edge (2 times)
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Lexus Rx270 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 86,857 |
| 2011 | 1 | 10 | 50% | 56,186 |
Lexus Rx270 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Lexus Rx270 vehicles in our MOT data,
57% pass the MOT (a 43% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Lexus Rx270 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)); Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)); Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)).
The typical Lexus Rx270 in our data has covered around
71,521 miles.
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