Lexus RX MOT Results

Registered in 2011
80.6% pass rate
from 1,804 tests in 2021
(51% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus RX is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.5% fail on Suspension (59% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (53% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.055% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.94% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.61% fail on Springs (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Coil springs (87% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Coil spring (87% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.17% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (15 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension unit (50 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (46% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres (35% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (49% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 3.7% fail on Brakes (46% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.44% fail on Brake discs and drums (58% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Brake discs (58% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Brake performance (65% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (72% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.055% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.33% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (88% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.055% fail on Rbt
          • 0.055% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.11% fail on Rigid brake pipes (81% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.055% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.055% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.055% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.055% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 2.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (76% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Headlamp aim (63% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Headlamp aim (62% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.78% fail on Headlamps (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.50% fail on Stop lamp (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Direction indicators (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Flashing type (87% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Individual direction indicators (84% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.17% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.055% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.055% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 0.72% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.72% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.33% fail on Body, chassis, structure (89% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Transmission (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Drive shafts (82% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Body
      • 0.055% fail on Other body component
    • 0.055% fail on Seats
      • 0.055% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
  • 0.11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (96% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.055% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.055% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.055% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.055% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.055% fail on Steering
    • 0.055% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.055% fail on Locking devices
  • 0.055% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.055% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.055% fail on Condition
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