Lexus Nx
From 46,420 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Nxs fare better: 2021 models pass at 94.9% vs 91% for 2014.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 501 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 501 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 483 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 338 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 281 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 276 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 259 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 132 |
| wiper blade defective | 95 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 95 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 76 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 93.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 92.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2018 | 91.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
4 earlier years
| 2017 | 89.8% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2016 | 90.5% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2015 | 89.4% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2014 | 91% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all Nxs tested had between 33,342 and 65,241 miles on the clock.
At 44,788 median miles, the Nx has 0.018 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Lexus models
| Lexus Ct | 85.7% |
| Lexus Rx | 93.6% |
| Lexus Is | 88.9% |
| Lexus Ux | 94.6% |
| Lexus Is250 | 80.4% |
Common questions
What is the Lexus Nx MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Nx has a 91.8% MOT pass rate based on 46,420 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Nx?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Nx is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 501 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Nx at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Nx is 44,788 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 33,342 and 65,241 miles.
Buying a used Nx?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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