Lexus RX MOT Results

Registered in 2015
90.1% pass rate
from 1,318 tests in 2021
(51% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus RX is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth (50% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 2.3% fail on Visibility (42% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.30% fail on Washers (78% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 1.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (61% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.23% fail on Headlamps (78% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.076% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.076% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.076% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 1.2% fail on Brakes (65% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.076% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.38% fail on Mechanical brake components (83% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Brake linings and pads (79% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Brake pads (79% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.076% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.076% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 0.46% fail on Suspension (86% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.076% fail on Springs
      • 0.076% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.076% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.076% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.076% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  • 0.38% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (67% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Exhaust emissions (72% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.076% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.076% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.30% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.076% fail on Steering
    • 0.076% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.076% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.076% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.076% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.076% fail on Condition
Read the Honest John Review

  • Lexus RX (2015 - 2022)
    Impressively comfortable ride, really solidly built, Lexus has an impeccable reliability record.
  • Lexus RX 450h (2009 - 2015)
    Refined and cossetting. Strong performance from hybrid powerplant. Superbly engineered and well built. Low CO2 for a large 4x4 along with good fuel economy.

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