LEXUS RX350 MOT pass rate
77.5% of 1,307 LEXUS RX350 MOT tests pass.
The RX350 passes 77.5% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all LEXUS models (88.9%).
At 77.5%, The LEXUS RX350 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 79.2% at 10–15 years versus 77.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (17) | 17 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 79.2% | 53 | 118,013 miles |
| 15+ years | 77.5% | 1,233 | 104,796 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LEXUS RX350
The most common reason the LEXUS RX350 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 49.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 49.4% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 38.3% | Not working |
| Suspension | 31.0% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 19.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Tyres | 13.7% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.8% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Visibility | 10.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.8% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 2.8% | Leaking |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.5% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
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 RX350?
- 77.5% of LEXUS RX350 MOT tests pass, based on 1,307 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the LEXUS RX350?
- The most common reason the LEXUS RX350 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 49.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
- Does this show the LEXUS RX350'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.