LEXUS RX450H MOT pass rate
84.3% of 11,161 LEXUS RX450H MOT tests pass.
At 84.3%, The RX450H passes slightly less often than the average across all LEXUS models (88.9%).
The LEXUS RX450H passes its MOT 84.3% 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 95.8% at 3–6 years to 78.8% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 95.8% | 48 | 41,170 miles |
| 6–10 years | 95.8% | 166 | 63,808 miles |
| 10–15 years | 84.9% | 9,450 | 111,461 miles |
| 15+ years | 78.8% | 1,496 | 135,318 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LEXUS RX450H
The most common reason the LEXUS RX450H fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 50.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 50.1% | Not working |
| Suspension | 41.5% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 23.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 19.4% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 12.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.6% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 1.9% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.9% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 0.8% | Ball joint has excessive play |
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 RX450H?
- 84.3% of LEXUS RX450H MOT tests pass, based on 11,161 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the LEXUS RX450H?
- The most common reason the LEXUS RX450H fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 50.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the LEXUS RX450H'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.