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MOT performance

2011 Lexus RX: MOT pass rate and common failures

Of 3,590 MOT tests on 2011-registered Lexus RXs in 2023–2024 (on average 12 years old at test, median 101,015 miles), 77.7% passed first time, 3.1 points lower than the Lexus RX overall. Allowing for age, mileage and fuel, 2011 Lexus RXs failed 19% less often than comparable cars.

3,590 MOT tests on 1,800 vehicles, 2023–2024 · Source: DVSA (Open Government Licence) · Analysis: 73 Auto

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At a glance

2011 Lexus RX MOT results at a glance
FigureValueBasis
First-time pass rate77.7%±1.4 pts (95%), n = 3,590
All Lexus RXs80.9%n = 73,304
Failures vs similar cars0.81×same age, mileage and fuel = 1.00
Tests with a dangerous defect5.5%n = 3,590
Average age at test12 yearsn = 3,590

Where 2011 Lexus RXs fail

2011 Lexus RX MOT failures by area
AreaTests failed on itvs similar cars
Lights, reflectors and electrical10.1%-30%
Suspension7.9%+19%
Tyres4.7%-18%
Brakes3.3%-42%
Driver's view of the road3.0%-26%
Road wheels0.6%+26%
Body, chassis and structure0.5%-57%
Registration plates and VIN0.4%+19%
Noise, emissions and leaks0.3%-73%
Steering0.2%-74%
Seat belts and airbags0.1%-84%

Most common failure items

Most common 2011 Lexus RX MOT failure items
ItemAreaShare of tests
Position lamp: not workingLights, reflectors and electrical6.96%
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thickBrakes1.89%
Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leakSuspension1.84%
Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirtSuspension1.62%
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectivelyDriver's view of the road1.56%

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About this data. These are MOT test results, not a measure of mechanical reliability: a car's MOT outcome reflects its condition on the day, which depends on how it has been maintained and driven as well as how it was built. Figures cover class 4 vehicles (cars and light vans), normal tests only (retests excluded), outcomes pass, fail and pass after rectification at the station; vehicles at least 2.5 years old at test. Tests from 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-30. “Compared with similar cars” means compared with the national rate for cars of the same age, mileage band and fuel. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Makes and models are matched to 73 Auto's vehicle catalogue; tests that can't be matched are left out rather than guessed. See how the MOT figures are produced.