Lexus RX MOT Results

Registered in 2013
87.5% pass rate
from 1,851 tests in 2021
(57% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus RX is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.7% fail on Tyres (28% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth (59% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Visibility (30% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.70% fail on Washers (64% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 2.1% fail on Brakes (60% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (59% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Brake linings and pads (59% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Brake pads (59% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Brake discs and drums (69% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Brake discs (69% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Brake performance (60% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.054% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.32% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (81% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance (78% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.054% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.054% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.054% fail on Rbt
          • 0.054% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.054% fail on Pedal
      • 0.054% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.11% fail on Lever
    • 0.054% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 1.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (75% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (49% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (44% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Headlamps (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp (86% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Stop lamp (94% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.054% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.054% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.054% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.054% fail on Horn
  • 1.9% fail on Suspension (74% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.49% fail on Suspension arms (80% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.054% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.32% fail on Springs (91% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.054% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.054% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.054% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 0.22% fail on Body, chassis, structure (89% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Transmission (87% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drive shafts (86% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Joints (86% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.054% fail on Doors
      • 0.054% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.054% fail on Door condition
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
    • 0.054% fail on Condition
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Steering (92% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.054% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.054% fail on Power steering
      • 0.054% fail on Operation
    • 0.054% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.054% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.054% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.054% fail on Condition
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