Lexus RX MOT Results

Registered in 2014
86.7% pass rate
from 1,691 tests in 2021
(45% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus RX is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth (47% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Size/type (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 2.6% fail on Brakes (39% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (41% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.059% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.18% fail on Brake discs and drums (77% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Brake discs (77% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.059% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.71% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.059% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.18% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.059% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.059% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.18% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
    • 0.059% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.059% fail on Lever
  • 2.5% fail on Visibility (37% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.18% fail on Washers (89% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 2.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (65% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.65% fail on Headlamps (60% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.059% fail on Switch
    • 0.059% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.059% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.059% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.059% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.059% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.059% fail on Horn
  • 1.1% fail on Suspension (77% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Springs (87% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Coil springs (87% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Coil spring (86% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes (74% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.18% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.18% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.059% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.059% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  • 0.35% fail on Body, chassis, structure (76% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Transmission
      • 0.24% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.24% fail on Joints
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
  • 0.30% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (84% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Exhaust emissions (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Spark ignition (72% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.059% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 0.12% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
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