RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Lexus NX reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·46,520 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.
91%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 80% of peers
+6.2 pts
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
7,549 tests · fleet 89%
95%
4 to 7 years
26,872 tests · fleet 85%
91%
8 to 12 years
12,099 tests · fleet 73%
89%
Where the NX fails
Suspension100
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on emissions & leaks, steering, road wheels.
Share of 4 to 7 years Lexus NX MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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