2016 · 8 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2016 Lexus RX MOT pass rate and common faults

2,140 MOT tests in 2024. 92.6% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time92.6%
Failed or needed repairs7.4%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,140 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    25 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    28 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    14 marked dangerous
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%
  8. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements0.2%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.4%
  2. Lights & electrics1.7%
  3. Brakes1.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  5. Suspension0.6%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.8%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2016 Lexus RX?

In 2024, 92.6% of 2016 Lexus RX cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,140 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Lexus RX?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; headlamp aim: too low; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Lexus RX reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 121, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).