2014 · 10 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2014 Lexus RX MOT pass rate and common faults

1,607 MOT tests in 2024. 85.9% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time85.9%
Failed or needed repairs14.1%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,607 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    48 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    34 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.1%
  6. Position lamp: not working0.7%
  7. Wheel bearings: has excessive play0.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    13 marked dangerous
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.2%
  2. Lights & electrics3.9%
  3. Brakes3.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  5. Suspension2.4%
  6. Body & chassis0.4%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2014 Lexus RX?

In 2024, 85.9% of 2014 Lexus RX cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,607 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Lexus RX?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 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).