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MOT reliability

Lexus Rx450h

8,028 vehicles · 115,607 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate

Based on 8,028 Lexus Rx450h vehicles and 115,607 completed MOT tests, the Lexus Rx450h has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 121,085 miles.

8,028
Vehicles
115,607
MOT tests
7,898
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Lexus Rx450h problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Lexus Rx450h MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension44%
  • Other37%
  • Brakes13%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Visibility3%
  • Steering3%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Lexus Rx450h pass rate by age

How the Lexus Rx450h's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
19100%
227691%
38,98489%
48,94889%
58,83088%
68,81687%
78,86485%
88,74684%
98,73983%
108,60583%
118,58582%
128,60282%
138,54181%
147,79379%
155,91979%
163,29278%
171,14277%
1850876%
1926676%
2011072%

Fuel types: Hybrid Electric (Clean) (4,105), Other (1,536), Electric (1,240), Petrol (1,091), Fuel Cells (28), CNG (15), Diesel (11), Gas Diesel (1)

Most common Lexus Rx450h MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Lexus Rx450h MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4,024 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3,855 times)
  3. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (2,847 times)
  4. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2,571 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2,494 times)
  6. Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2,403 times)
  7. Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2,347 times)
  8. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2,213 times)
  9. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2,176 times)
  10. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1,990 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1,934 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1,543 times)
  13. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1,524 times)
  14. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1,520 times)
  15. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1,510 times)

Lexus Rx450h pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2022 5 6 100% 29,106
2021 5 17 100% 74,043
2020 8 24 96% 46,121
2019 12 54 91% 46,348
2018 18 77 91% 56,606
2017 19 88 93% 73,135
2016 39 217 96% 73,519
2015 27 179 90% 73,008
2014 29 252 87% 78,656
2013 57 579 89% 95,185
2012 1,168 14,630 87% 104,866
2011 1,854 25,608 84% 115,940
2010 2,760 40,463 84% 124,052
2009 1,303 20,502 83% 130,056
2008 228 3,855 82% 143,511
2007 218 3,885 81% 149,304
2006 177 3,252 81% 146,532
2005 99 1,918 78% 153,604
1972 1 1 100% 8,991

Lexus Rx450h reliability FAQ

Across 8,028 Lexus Rx450h vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Lexus Rx450h MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

The typical Lexus Rx450h in our data has covered around 121,085 miles.

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