Lexus Rx 450H Premier Cvt
From 665 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 14 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 suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 14 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 8 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 7 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 4 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| a suspension component fractured or likely to fail | 2 |
| a gas, air or fluid suspension system component damaged, modified or deteriorated in a way that it would adversely affect the functioning of the system | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 45.6% of failures are serious: 45.6% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £88.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 90.5% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2012 | 86.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) |
Typical mileage
Half of all Rx 450H Premier Cvts tested had between 66,359 and 105,054 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 84,694 median miles, the Rx 450H Premier Cvt has 0.013 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Lexus Rx 450H Premier Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Rx 450H Premier Cvt has a 89.3% MOT pass rate based on 665 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Rx 450H Premier Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Rx 450H Premier Cvt is a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Rx 450H Premier Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Rx 450H Premier Cvt is 84,694 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 66,359 and 105,054 miles.
Buying a used Rx 450H Premier Cvt?
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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