Lexus RX MOT Results

Registered in 2002
62.0% pass rate
from 397 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 2002 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus RX is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 7.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (10 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (51 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.25% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.25% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.25% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.25% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.25% fail on Cable
    • 2.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.0% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.76% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.50% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
    • 0.50% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.50% fail on Lever
    • 0.50% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.50% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.25% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.25% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (80% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (84% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.25% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.50% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.50% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 9.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp (59% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (68% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (72% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.50% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.50% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.50% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.50% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.50% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.25% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.25% fail on Switch
    • 0.25% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 9.6% fail on Suspension (43% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.0% fail on Suspension arms (63% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.76% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.50% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.50% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.50% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.25% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.25% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 5.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (47% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.25% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.25% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility (44% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.50% fail on Washers (86% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.25% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.25% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
  • 1.8% fail on Steering
    • 1.0% fail on Power steering
      • 0.76% fail on Pipes and hoses (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Operation
    • 0.50% fail on Steering linkage components (83% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Track rod end (80% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.25% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.76% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.76% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.76% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.76% fail on Attachment

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