Lexus RX MOT Results

Registered in 2012
84.4% pass rate
from 1,761 tests in 2021
(54% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus RX is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.6% fail on Visibility
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.0% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.057% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.057% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres (41% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.97% fail on Tread depth (68% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Size/type
  • 2.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (72% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (47% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Headlamps (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.057% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.45% fail on Stop lamp (77% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.057% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.17% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.057% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.057% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.057% fail on Side repeaters
  • 2.5% fail on Suspension (73% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.80% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.057% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.62% fail on Suspension arms (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.28% fail on Springs (93% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Coil spring (93% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.057% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.057% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.057% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.057% fail on Suspension unit
  • 2.2% fail on Brakes (64% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (51% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (50% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake discs and drums (88% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Brake discs (88% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Brake performance (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (71% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.057% fail on Rbt
          • 0.057% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.057% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.057% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.057% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.057% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.34% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.34% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.057% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.057% fail on Lever
    • 0.057% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
  • 0.11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (95% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.057% fail on Body
      • 0.057% fail on Other body component
  • 0.057% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.057% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.057% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
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