Lexus RX MOT Results
Registered in 200468.3% pass rate
from 2,050 tests in 2021
(32% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus RX is unusually good or bad.
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14% fail on
Brakes
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9.3% fail on
Brake performance
(23% worse than other 2004 cars)
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6.6% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(58% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 2.7% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Service brake performance
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2.0% fail on
Rbt
- 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.15% fail on
Decelerometer
(3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.049% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.049% fail on Service brake performance
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2.0% fail on
Rbt
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2.0% fail on
Parking brake performance
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1.9% fail on
Rbt
- 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.098% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.098% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.049% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.049% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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1.9% fail on
Rbt
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0.73% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.54% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.049% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.049% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.54% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
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6.6% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(58% worse than other 2004 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(60% worse than other 2004 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(85% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Brake pads (82% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Brake linings (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(61% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Brake discs (59% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Brake drums
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0.098% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.049% fail on Cable
- 0.049% fail on Linkage
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3.7% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(85% worse than other 2004 cars)
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2.0% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 1.6% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Anti-lock braking system (57% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.88% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.88% fail on Lever (92% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.49% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.34% fail on Hand lever
- 0.15% fail on Pedal
- 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.098% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.049% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.049% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
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0.098% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.049% fail on Other components
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0.049% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.049% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
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9.3% fail on
Brake performance
(23% worse than other 2004 cars)
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9.4% fail on
Suspension
(46% better than other 2004 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(33% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.78% fail on Linkage ball joints (52% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.44% fail on Ball joint
- 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.20% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.098% fail on Linkage
- 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 2.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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2.3% fail on
Suspension arms
(60% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (45% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.39% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.63% fail on Wheel bearings (57% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.49% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.20% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.44% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
(10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Operation (19 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Levelling valve
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0.29% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.098% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.098% fail on Ball joint (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers (72% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.098% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.049% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.098% fail on
Springs
(98% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.098% fail on
Coil springs
(98% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.098% fail on
Coil springs
(98% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.098% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.049% fail on Suspension rod
- 0.049% fail on Ball joint
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0.049% fail on
Axles
- 0.049% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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3.6% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(33% better than other 2004 cars)
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6.1% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(63% better than other 2004 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
(40% better than other 2004 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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2.0% fail on
Headlamps
(63% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Headlamp (69% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.68% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.34% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.29% fail on Horn
- 0.049% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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0.63% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(50% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(50% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(50% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (75% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Stop lamp (93% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Direction indicators
(89% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Flashing type
(89% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Side repeaters (75% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Individual direction indicators
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0.29% fail on
Flashing type
(89% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.098% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.098% fail on Position lamp
- 0.098% fail on Rear reflectors
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2.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
(40% better than other 2004 cars)
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5.3% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(30% better than other 2004 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(30% better than other 2004 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Spark ignition
- 3.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 1.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (48% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested (75% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.049% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.049% fail on Other emission control equipment
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0.15% fail on
Compression ignition
(89% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.049% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.049% fail on Catalytic converter
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4.9% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.34% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.049% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
- 0.049% fail on Other leaks
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0.049% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.049% fail on Undertray
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5.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(30% better than other 2004 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Visibility
(42% better than other 2004 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Wipers
- 0.93% fail on Washers (74% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.59% fail on
View to rear
(150% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Mirrors (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.24% fail on Windscreen
- 0.049% fail on Bonnet
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3.9% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(57% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (62% better than other 2004 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.049% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.049% fail on Sub-frame condition
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0.68% fail on
Transmission
(80% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Drive shafts
(80% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Flexible couplings
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0.049% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.049% fail on Joints
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0.63% fail on
Drive shafts
(80% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Chassis
- 0.34% fail on Chassis condition
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0.24% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.049% fail on Pipe
- 0.049% fail on System
- 0.20% fail on Bumpers
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0.15% fail on
Doors
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0.098% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.098% fail on Door condition
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0.049% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.049% fail on Door condition
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0.098% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.15% fail on Undertray
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0.049% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.049% fail on Bracket
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0.049% fail on
Body
- 0.049% fail on Other body component
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0.049% fail on
Seats
- 0.049% fail on Driver's seat
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0.049% fail on
Cabs
- 0.049% fail on Prescribed areas
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3.5% fail on
Tyres
(43% better than other 2004 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Condition
- 1.9% fail on Tread depth (48% better than other 2004 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Steering
(75% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.39% fail on Steering rack
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0.39% fail on
Power steering
- 0.24% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.098% fail on Other components
- 0.049% fail on Operation
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0.24% fail on
Steering linkage components
(93% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Track rod end (97% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Locking devices
- 0.049% fail on Steering arm
- 0.098% fail on Steering column (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.049% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.049% fail on Flexible coupling
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0.39% fail on
Steering gear
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1.1% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(66% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.93% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.59% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.34% fail on Condition
- 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.93% fail on
Seat belts
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0.88% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.88% fail on Registration plates
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0.68% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.68% fail on Attachment
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0.049% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.049% fail on Speedometer
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Lexus RX300 (2003 - 2006)
Generously equipped, luxurious interior. Nicer to drive than a Range Rover. Extremely well screwed together.