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Lexus RX reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·25,391 DVSA tests·2024
Across 25,391 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 95% of Lexus RX 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 body & structure and emissions & leaks.
95%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 96% of peers
+9.5 pts
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
3,429 tests · fleet 89%
97%
4 to 7 years
13,372 tests · fleet 85%
95%
8 to 12 years
8,590 tests · fleet 73%
90%
Where the RX fails
Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on body & structure, emissions & leaks, seat belts.
Share of 4 to 7 years Lexus RX MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Lexus RX reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Lexus RX holds up well for its age: 95% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 96% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Lexus RX?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Lexus RX in 2024: up to 3 years, 97%; 4 to 7 years, 95%; and 8 to 12 years, 90%. 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 RX MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Lexus RX versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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