2014 · 10 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2014 Lexus NX MOT pass rate and common faults

805 MOT tests in 2024. 87.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

125Well above average
Passed first time87.7%
Failed or needed repairs12.3%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 805 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    22 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%
  4. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.0%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    7 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres3.9%
  2. Brakes3.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  4. Suspension2.9%
  5. Lights & electrics1.7%
  6. Body & chassis0.5%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Lexus NX?

In 2024, 87.7% of 2014 Lexus NX cars passed their MOT first time, across 805 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Lexus NX?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 Lexus NX reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 125, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).