Lexus Rx450h
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.
Lexus Rx450h problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Lexus Rx450h MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension44%
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Other37%
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Brakes13%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Visibility3%
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Steering3%
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Body & structure2%
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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) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 100% |
| 2 | 276 | 91% |
| 3 | 8,984 | 89% |
| 4 | 8,948 | 89% |
| 5 | 8,830 | 88% |
| 6 | 8,816 | 87% |
| 7 | 8,864 | 85% |
| 8 | 8,746 | 84% |
| 9 | 8,739 | 83% |
| 10 | 8,605 | 83% |
| 11 | 8,585 | 82% |
| 12 | 8,602 | 82% |
| 13 | 8,541 | 81% |
| 14 | 7,793 | 79% |
| 15 | 5,919 | 79% |
| 16 | 3,292 | 78% |
| 17 | 1,142 | 77% |
| 18 | 508 | 76% |
| 19 | 266 | 76% |
| 20 | 110 | 72% |
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:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4,024 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3,855 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (2,847 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2,571 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2,494 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2,403 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2,347 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2,213 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2,176 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1,990 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1,934 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1,543 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1,524 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1,520 times)
- 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
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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 |
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