LEXUS RX MOT pass rate
94.8% of 27,282 LEXUS RX MOT tests pass.
The RX passes its MOT 94.8% of the time — well above the average across all LEXUS models, which sits at 88.9%.
The LEXUS RX passes its MOT 94.8% 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 97.7% at 0–3 years to 83.8% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 97.7% | 2,559 | 24,235 miles |
| 3–6 years | 97.0% | 9,932 | 36,299 miles |
| 6–10 years | 94.2% | 11,440 | 62,993 miles |
| 10–15 years | 88.6% | 3,166 | 87,953 miles |
| 15+ years | 83.8% | 185 | 146,124 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LEXUS RX
The most common reason the LEXUS RX fails its MOT is tyres — present in 44.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 44.3% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 26.5% | Too low |
| Visibility | 17.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 15.9% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 13.4% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.7% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 0.7% | Fixing missing |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 0.5% | Ball joint has excessive play |
Related LEXUS models
- LEXUS NX — 94.6% pass rate
- LEXUS CT — 89.3% 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 RX?
- 94.8% of LEXUS RX MOT tests pass, based on 27,282 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the LEXUS RX?
- The most common reason the LEXUS RX fails its MOT is tyres — present in 44.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the LEXUS RX'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.