MOT reliability
Lexus Rx330
21 vehicles · 158 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 21 Lexus Rx330 vehicles and 158 completed MOT tests, the Lexus Rx330 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 131,725 miles.
21
Vehicles
158
MOT tests
7,059
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Lexus Rx330 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Lexus Rx330 MOT tests:
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Other56%
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Brakes20%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Steering5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Visibility2%
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Identification & plates1%
Lexus Rx330 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 10 | 80% |
| 5 | 8 | 88% |
| 6 | 11 | 82% |
| 7 | 12 | 83% |
| 8 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 8 | 75% |
| 10 | 9 | 78% |
| 11 | 9 | 78% |
| 12 | 10 | 80% |
| 13 | 12 | 75% |
| 14 | 11 | 73% |
| 15 | 10 | 80% |
| 16 | 13 | 69% |
| 17 | 7 | 71% |
| 18 | 7 | 86% |
| 19 | 6 | 83% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (21)
Most common Lexus Rx330 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Lexus Rx330 MOT tests:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (9 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (7 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Nearside Front 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged (4 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (4 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (4 times)
Lexus Rx330 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 38 | 74% | 132,803 |
| 2005 | 8 | 52 | 87% | 118,288 |
| 2004 | 8 | 40 | 75% | 139,306 |
| 2003 | 3 | 28 | 79% | 146,627 |
Lexus Rx330 reliability FAQ
Across 21 Lexus Rx330 vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Lexus Rx330 MOT issues are:
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2); Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Lexus Rx330 in our data has covered around
131,725 miles.
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