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Lexus RX MOT Results

Registered in 2008
76.5% pass rate
from 2,695 tests in 2021
(46% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus RX is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.3% fail on Brakes (37% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Brake performance (31% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (46% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (43% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (47% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.074% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.037% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.037% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.037% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.037% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.82% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt
          • 0.67% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.074% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.074% fail on Decelerometer (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.037% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.037% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.78% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.074% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.037% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.41% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.41% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-lock braking system (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.19% fail on Rigid brake pipes (87% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Pedal
      • 0.037% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.074% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.037% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.037% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.037% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.037% fail on Other components
  • 5.9% fail on Suspension (62% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (37% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.52% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage ball joints (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.037% fail on Linkage
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint (93% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.82% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.41% fail on Wheel bearings (54% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.19% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.074% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.074% fail on Springs (99% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Coil springs (99% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.074% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.037% fail on Operation
      • 0.037% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.037% fail on Levelling valve
    • 0.037% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.037% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 5.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (61% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (47% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Direction indicators (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Flashing type (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Individual direction indicators (95% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Stop lamp (96% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Electrical equipment (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Horn
      • 0.037% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.037% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.037% fail on Switch
    • 0.037% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility (37% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.89% fail on Washers (72% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.074% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.074% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres (43% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition (29% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (54% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 1.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (47% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Transmission (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Drive shafts (91% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Joints (91% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.15% fail on Seats
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.037% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.037% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.037% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.037% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.037% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.037% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.037% fail on Body
      • 0.037% fail on Body condition
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (68% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (47% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Catalytic converter (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Catalyst emissions (91% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.037% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 0.74% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (86% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
      • 0.037% fail on Requirements
    • 0.037% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.19% fail on Steering (93% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering linkage components (93% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.037% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.037% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.037% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.037% fail on Steering rack
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