Lexus NX reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 46,520 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 46,520 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 91% of Lexus NX cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on emissions & leaks and steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the NX tends to fail
Share of Lexus NX cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on emissions & leaks, steering, road wheels.
Common questions
Is the Lexus NX reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Lexus NX holds up well for its age: 91% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 80% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Lexus NX?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Lexus NX in 2024: up to 3 years, 95%; 4 to 7 years, 91%; and 8 to 12 years, 89%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Lexus NX MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Lexus NX versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).