Lexus RX MOT Results
Registered in 201180.6% pass rate
from 1,804 tests in 2021
(51% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus RX is unusually good or bad.
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4.5% fail on
Suspension
(59% better than other 2011 cars)
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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
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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
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0.61% fail on
Springs
(87% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.61% fail on
Coil springs
(87% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Coil spring (87% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.61% fail on
Coil springs
(87% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Wheel bearings
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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)
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0.055% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
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1.2% fail on
Suspension arms
(67% better than other 2011 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Visibility
- 3.0% fail on Wipers
- 1.3% fail on Washers (46% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.11% fail on Windscreen
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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
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3.7% fail on
Brakes
(46% better than other 2011 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.2% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.2% fail on Brake pads
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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)
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2.2% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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1.1% fail on
Brake performance
(65% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.50% fail on
Service brake performance
(69% better than other 2011 cars)
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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
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0.055% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.055% fail on Service brake performance
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0.44% fail on
Rbt
(72% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.33% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.33% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
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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)
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0.055% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.055% fail on
Rbt
- 0.055% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.055% fail on
Rbt
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0.50% fail on
Service brake performance
(69% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Rigid brake pipes (81% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.055% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.055% fail on Hand lever
- 0.055% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.055% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.055% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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2.5% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.5% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(76% better than other 2011 cars)
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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
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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)
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0.22% fail on
Direction indicators
(87% better than other 2011 cars)
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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
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0.22% fail on
Flashing type
(87% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.17% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.17% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.055% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.055% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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1.00% fail on
Headlamp aim
(63% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.72% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.72% fail on Registration plates
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0.33% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(89% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Transmission
(83% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Drive shafts
(82% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Drive shafts
(82% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.055% fail on
Body
- 0.055% fail on Other body component
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0.055% fail on
Seats
- 0.055% fail on Driver's seat
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0.22% fail on
Transmission
(83% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.22% fail on Attachment
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0.11% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(96% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.055% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.055% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.055% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.055% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.055% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.055% fail on Other leaks
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0.055% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.055% fail on
Steering
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0.055% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 0.055% fail on Locking devices
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0.055% fail on
Steering linkage components
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0.055% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.055% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.055% fail on Condition
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0.055% fail on
Seat belts
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