2019 · 5 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2019 Lexus NX MOT pass rate and common faults

4,385 MOT tests in 2024. 90.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time90.9%
Failed or needed repairs9.1%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,385 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    83 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    76 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.5%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.4%
    24 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.9%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  3. Lights & electrics1.2%
  4. Brakes1.0%
  5. Suspension0.7%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%

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 2019 Lexus NX?

In 2024, 90.9% of 2019 Lexus NX cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,385 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 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; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Lexus NX reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).