2020 · 4 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2020 Lexus RX MOT pass rate and common faults

1,685 MOT tests in 2024. 95.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time95.2%
Failed or needed repairs4.8%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,685 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    33 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    18 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.2%
    6 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.2%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.2%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.1%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.8%
  3. Lights & electrics0.8%
  4. Brakes0.4%
  5. Suspension0.2%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.1%
  7. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.5%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.5%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.5%

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: 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 2020 Lexus RX?

In 2024, 95.2% of 2020 Lexus RX cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,685 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Lexus RX?

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

Is the 2020 Lexus RX reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).