Lexus Rx
From 24,755 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Rxs fare better: 2022 models pass at 97.9% vs 88.5% for 2014.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 230 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 | 230 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 206 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 168 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 110 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 93 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 62 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 52 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 50 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 41 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 40 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 97.9% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2021 | 97% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 96% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 94.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
6 earlier years
| 2018 | 95.6% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2017 | 93% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2016 | 93.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2015 | 89.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2014 | 88.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2013 | 87.9% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a wheel bearing with excessive play |
Typical mileage
Half of all Rxs tested had between 33,146 and 69,329 miles on the clock.
At 53,428 median miles, the Rx has 0.012 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Lexus models
| Lexus Nx | 91.8% |
| Lexus Ct | 85.7% |
| Lexus Is | 88.9% |
| Lexus Ux | 94.6% |
| Lexus Is250 | 80.4% |
Common questions
What is the Lexus Rx MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Rx has a 93.6% MOT pass rate based on 24,755 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Rx?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Rx is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 230 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Rx at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Rx is 53,428 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 33,146 and 69,329 miles.
Buying a used Rx?
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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