Lexus Rx400 H Se Cvt
From 687 MOT tests. 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 pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 30 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 pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 30 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 23 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 20 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 17 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 16 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 15 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 14 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 12 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 11 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 50% of failures are serious: 40.5% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 9.5% 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 £116.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 82.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2007 | 65.9% | a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2006 | 74.3% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn |
| 2005 | 68% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Rx400 H Se Cvts tested had between 118,595 and 163,906 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 146,259 median miles, the Rx400 H Se Cvt has 0.019 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Lexus Rx400 H Se Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Rx400 H Se Cvt has a 72.5% MOT pass rate based on 687 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Rx400 H Se Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Rx400 H Se Cvt is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 30 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Rx400 H Se Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Rx400 H Se Cvt is 146,259 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 118,595 and 163,906 miles.
Buying a used Rx400 H Se 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.
With a 72.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £116 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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