2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Lexus NX MOT pass rate and common faults

4,416 MOT tests in 2024. 93.4% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time93.4%
Failed or needed repairs6.6%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,416 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too high1.7%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    29 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
    32 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%
  7. Seat belts - condition: retracting mechanism defective0.2%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.2%
    11 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics2.6%
  2. Tyres2.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  4. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  5. Brakes0.4%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  7. Suspension0.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.4%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.3%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.9%

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: headlamp aim: too high. 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 2021 Lexus NX?

In 2024, 93.4% of 2021 Lexus NX cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,416 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Lexus NX?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too high; 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. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 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).