MOT reliability
Lexus Rx450
10 vehicles · 164 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Lexus Rx450 vehicles and 164 completed MOT tests, the Lexus Rx450 has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 122,853 miles.
10
Vehicles
164
MOT tests
7,184
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Lexus Rx450 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Lexus Rx450 MOT tests:
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Other39%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension37%
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Brakes9%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Steering3%
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Visibility3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Lexus Rx450 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 13 | 69% |
| 4 | 9 | 100% |
| 5 | 12 | 100% |
| 6 | 11 | 82% |
| 7 | 14 | 71% |
| 8 | 14 | 71% |
| 9 | 17 | 59% |
| 10 | 13 | 77% |
| 11 | 14 | 79% |
| 12 | 11 | 82% |
| 13 | 13 | 77% |
| 14 | 11 | 82% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Hybrid Electric (Clean) (4), Electric (2), Petrol (2), Fuel Cells (1), Other (1)
Most common Lexus Rx450 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Lexus Rx450 MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (3 times)
Lexus Rx450 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 31 | 71% | 121,076 |
| 2011 | 3 | 47 | 79% | 122,874 |
| 2010 | 3 | 51 | 80% | 123,499 |
| 2009 | 1 | 14 | 79% | 138,088 |
| 2007 | 1 | 21 | 76% | 109,169 |
Lexus Rx450 reliability FAQ
Across 10 Lexus Rx450 vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Lexus Rx450 MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Lexus Rx450 in our data has covered around
122,853 miles.
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