Lexus Ux
From 19,028 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Uxs fare better: 2022 models pass at 97.4% vs 94% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 210 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 | 210 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 119 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 101 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 74 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 29 |
| wiper blade defective | 26 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 19 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 17 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 13 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 12 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 97.4% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2021 | 95.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 94.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 94% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Uxs tested had between 19,204 and 31,711 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,489 median miles, the Ux has 0.022 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Lexus models
| Lexus Nx | 91.8% |
| Lexus Ct | 85.7% |
| Lexus Rx | 93.6% |
| Lexus Is | 88.9% |
| Lexus Is250 | 80.4% |
Common questions
What is the Lexus Ux MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Ux has a 94.6% MOT pass rate based on 19,028 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Ux?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Ux is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 210 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Ux at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Ux is 24,489 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,204 and 31,711 miles.
Buying a used Ux?
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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