2019 · 5 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2019 Lexus RX MOT pass rate and common faults

2,177 MOT tests in 2024. 93.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time93.9%
Failed or needed repairs6.1%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,177 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 cords1.3%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    24 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    12 marked dangerous
  6. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements0.2%
  7. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.2%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.1%
    4 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres2.9%
  2. Lights & electrics1.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  4. Brakes0.6%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  6. Suspension0.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.9%
  3. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.1%

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 2019 Lexus RX?

In 2024, 93.9% of 2019 Lexus RX cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,177 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 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 2019 Lexus RX reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).