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2018 Lexus RX: MOT pass rate and common failures

Of 3,595 MOT tests on 2018-registered Lexus RXs in 2023–2024 (on average 4.8 years old at test, median 40,369 miles), 94.7% passed first time, 13.9 points higher than the Lexus RX overall. Allowing for age, mileage and fuel, 2018 Lexus RXs failed 60% less often than comparable cars.

3,595 MOT tests on 1,834 vehicles, 2023–2024 · Source: DVSA (Open Government Licence) · Analysis: 73 Auto

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At a glance

2018 Lexus RX MOT results at a glance
FigureValueBasis
First-time pass rate94.7%±0.7 pts (95%), n = 3,595
All Lexus RXs80.9%n = 73,304
Failures vs similar cars0.40×same age, mileage and fuel = 1.00
Tests with a dangerous defect1.4%n = 3,595
Average age at test4.8 yearsn = 3,595

Where 2018 Lexus RXs fail

2018 Lexus RX MOT failures by area
AreaTests failed on itvs similar cars
Tyres2.8%-45%
Driver's view of the road1.0%-73%
Lights, reflectors and electrical0.9%-72%
Brakes0.4%-72%
Suspension0.3%-76%
Registration plates and VIN0.2%+3%
Body, chassis and structure0.1%-45%
Noise, emissions and leaks0.1%-57%
Road wheels0.1%-68%
Seat belts and airbags0.0%-80%

Most common failure items

Most common 2018 Lexus RX MOT failure items
ItemAreaShare of tests
Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cordsTyres1.28%
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectivelyDriver's view of the road0.69%
Condition: has ply or cords exposedTyres0.69%
Headlamp aim: too lowLights, reflectors and electrical0.42%
Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTyres0.42%

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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.