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Lexus RX MOT Results

Registered in 2003
66.4% pass rate
from 977 tests in 2021
(29% better than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus RX is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (36% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (54% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.31% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.10% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (79% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (75% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.10% fail on Brake drums
    • 2.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.6% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.41% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.41% fail on Lever
    • 0.41% fail on Rigid brake pipes (89% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.20% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 9.8% fail on Suspension (42% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms (61% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.20% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (18 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Suspension unit (41 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Operation (16 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Levelling valve
    • 0.72% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.51% fail on Wheel bearings (65% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.41% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.10% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 8.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (43% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.72% fail on Horn
      • 0.41% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.51% fail on Direction indicators (78% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Flashing type (78% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Individual direction indicators (80% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (79% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Stop lamp (91% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (78% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp (78% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp (78% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
  • 7.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (58% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.20% fail on Compression ignition (80% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.10% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.41% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility (33% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.82% fail on Washers (78% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on View to rear (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Mirrors (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.31% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (56% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (58% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Transmission (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Joints (77% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.20% fail on Joints
    • 0.20% fail on Chassis
      • 0.20% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.10% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.10% fail on Tank
    • 0.10% fail on Seats
      • 0.10% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 3.5% fail on Tyres (41% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (64% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (63% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Pipes and hoses (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Other components
      • 0.20% fail on Operation
    • 0.31% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Track rod end (90% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (60% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.82% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.31% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.10% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.41% fail on Attachment
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