Lexus RX MOT Results

Registered in 2009
78.1% pass rate
from 2,488 tests in 2021
(49% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus RX is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.9% fail on Brakes (43% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (55% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake imbalance (82% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.92% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (55% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.28% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (87% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (86% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.080% fail on Parking brake performance (90% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.040% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.040% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-lock braking system (70% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.16% fail on Rigid brake pipes (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.080% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.040% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.040% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 4.9% fail on Suspension (66% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (50% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage ball joints (78% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Linkage
      • 0.080% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.040% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (45% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Springs (83% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Coil springs (82% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Coil spring (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.32% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.080% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.040% fail on Operation
      • 0.040% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.040% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.040% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.040% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.040% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (26% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth (48% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility (27% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (56% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.080% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.080% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (73% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (48% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (43% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.92% fail on Headlamps (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Headlamp (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.040% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (71% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Stop lamp (91% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.040% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.040% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.040% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.040% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.040% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.040% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.040% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.040% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.040% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.040% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 1.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Transmission (92% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Drive shafts (91% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Joints (93% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.080% fail on Tank
      • 0.040% fail on Pipe
    • 0.040% fail on Towbar
      • 0.040% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.040% fail on Body
      • 0.040% fail on Other body component
    • 0.040% fail on Undertray
  • 0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.36% fail on Attachment
  • 0.28% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (94% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Exhaust emissions (93% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Spark ignition (91% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.040% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.24% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (77% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
    • 0.040% fail on Airbags
      • 0.040% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.040% fail on Steering
    • 0.040% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint

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