2017 · 7 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2017 Lexus RX MOT pass rate and common faults

1,851 MOT tests in 2024. 91.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time91.7%
Failed or needed repairs8.3%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,851 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    30 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    25 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    11 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    5 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.9%
  2. Lights & electrics1.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  4. Brakes1.2%
  5. Suspension0.6%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2017 Lexus RX?

In 2024, 91.7% of 2017 Lexus RX cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,851 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Lexus RX?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Lexus RX reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).