LEXUS RX300 MOT pass rate
74.9% of 5,254 LEXUS RX300 MOT tests pass.
The RX300 passes 74.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all LEXUS models (88.9%).
At 74.9%, The LEXUS RX300 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (8) | 8 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 74.9% | 5,245 | 120,423 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LEXUS RX300
The most common reason the LEXUS RX300 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 59.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 59.3% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 47.1% | Not working |
| Suspension | 45.0% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 21.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Tyres | 13.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.7% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Visibility | 12.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.7% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 3.8% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 2.1% | Fixing missing |
Related LEXUS models
- LEXUS NX — 94.6% pass rate
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the LEXUS RX300?
- 74.9% of LEXUS RX300 MOT tests pass, based on 5,254 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the LEXUS RX300?
- The most common reason the LEXUS RX300 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 59.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
- Does this show the LEXUS RX300'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.