2016 · 8 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2016 Lexus NX MOT pass rate and common faults

3,674 MOT tests in 2024. 88.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time88.2%
Failed or needed repairs11.8%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,674 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    35 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    49 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    23 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  9. Exhaust system: shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire0.4%
    16 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  2. Tyres3.6%
  3. Brakes2.0%
  4. Suspension1.9%
  5. Lights & electrics1.7%
  6. Body & chassis0.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.8%

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 2016 Lexus NX?

In 2024, 88.2% of 2016 Lexus NX cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,674 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Lexus NX?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2016 Lexus NX reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).