2012 · 12 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2012 Lexus RX MOT pass rate and common faults

654 MOT tests in 2024. 80.6% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

125Well above average
Passed first time80.6%
Failed or needed repairs19.4%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 654 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    15 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    15 marked dangerous
  7. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    6 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension7.3%
  2. Lights & electrics7.2%
  3. Tyres4.9%
  4. Brakes4.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  6. Body & chassis0.6%
  7. Steering0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%

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 2012 Lexus RX?

In 2024, 80.6% of 2012 Lexus RX cars passed their MOT first time, across 654 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 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; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Lexus RX 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).