LEXUS NX MOT pass rate
94.6% of 46,688 LEXUS NX MOT tests pass.
The NX passes its MOT 94.6% of the time — well above the average across all LEXUS models, which sits at 88.9%.
The LEXUS NX passes its MOT 94.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 97.8% at 0–3 years to 89.2% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 97.8% | 5,969 | 22,854 miles |
| 3–6 years | 95.2% | 20,033 | 34,870 miles |
| 6–10 years | 93.1% | 20,547 | 60,094 miles |
| 10–15 years | 89.2% | 139 | 80,722 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LEXUS NX
The most common reason the LEXUS NX fails its MOT is tyres — present in 38.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 38.1% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Visibility | 34.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 22.3% | Too high |
| Brakes | 14.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 12.4% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.9% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.1% | Retracting mechanism defective |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.1% | Shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire |
| Road Wheels | 0.7% | Fixing missing |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.2% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
Related LEXUS models
- LEXUS CT — 89.3% pass rate
- LEXUS RX — 94.8% pass rate
- LEXUS IS — 90.3% pass rate
- LEXUS UX — 96.7% pass rate
- LEXUS IS250 — 81.3% pass rate
- LEXUS RX400H — 77.9% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the LEXUS NX?
- 94.6% of LEXUS NX MOT tests pass, based on 46,688 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the LEXUS NX?
- The most common reason the LEXUS NX fails its MOT is tyres — present in 38.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the LEXUS NX's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the LEXUS service history guide for how to check and keep one.