2011 · 13 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2011 Lexus RX MOT pass rate and common faults

109 MOT tests in 2024. 76.1% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time76.1%
Failed or needed repairs23.9%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 109 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.4%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.8%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play1.8%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.8%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension15.6%
  2. Lights & electrics9.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  4. Tyres2.8%
  5. Body & chassis1.8%
  6. Brakes1.8%
  7. Wheels0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.5%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2011 Lexus RX?

In 2024, 76.1% of 2011 Lexus RX cars passed their MOT first time, across 109 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Lexus RX?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Lexus RX reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).