Lexus Rx400 H Se-L Cvt
From 426 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 parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame and spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. The top issue, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 12 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.
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 12 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 12 |
| 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 | 10 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 9 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 8 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 7 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 19.1% of Rx400 H Se-L Cvt failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 43.8% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £144.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 81.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2007 | 75% | 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, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated |
| 2006 | 78.6% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Rx400 H Se-L Cvts tested had between 109,376 and 163,023 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 139,025 median miles, the Rx400 H Se-L Cvt has 0.015 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Lexus Rx400 H Se-L Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Rx400 H Se-L Cvt has a 78.6% MOT pass rate based on 426 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Rx400 H Se-L Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Rx400 H Se-L Cvt is parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Rx400 H Se-L Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Rx400 H Se-L Cvt is 139,025 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 109,376 and 163,023 miles.
Buying a used Rx400 H Se-L 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 78.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £144 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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