Lexus RX MOT Results

Registered in 2010
78.7% pass rate
from 2,555 tests in 2021
(52% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus RX is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.1% fail on Suspension (54% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (39% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.078% fail on Linkage
      • 0.078% fail on Linkage ball joints (93% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.6% fail on Springs (70% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Coil springs (70% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Coil spring (70% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (72% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.78% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (12 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.039% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.039% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility (30% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (50% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.078% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres (40% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth (56% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (73% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (47% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (44% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.82% fail on Headlamps (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.59% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.039% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.039% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.078% fail on Direction indicators (96% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Flashing type (96% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Rear fog lamp (86% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Rear fog lamp (86% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.039% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.039% fail on Horn
    • 0.039% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.039% fail on Switch
    • 0.039% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 2.4% fail on Brakes (69% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (56% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (42% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (41% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake discs and drums (86% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Brake discs (86% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Brake performance (74% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (64% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (65% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.078% fail on Service brake imbalance (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (85% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.078% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.039% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (93% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp) (93% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.12% fail on Lever
    • 0.039% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.039% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.039% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.039% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.039% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.039% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 0.47% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.47% fail on Body, chassis, structure (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Transmission (88% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Drive shafts (87% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Joints (87% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.078% fail on Exhaust system (95% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Body
      • 0.039% fail on Other body component
    • 0.039% fail on Doors
      • 0.039% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.039% fail on Door condition
  • 0.23% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (93% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Exhaust emissions (93% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Spark ignition (89% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.16% fail on Steering (93% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components (94% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.039% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.039% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.039% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.039% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.078% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (91% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.039% fail on Condition
    • 0.039% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.078% fail on Road Wheels (83% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Attachment
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