2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Lexus RX MOT pass rate and common faults

1,734 MOT tests in 2024. 96.0% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time96.0%
Failed or needed repairs4.0%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,734 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    29 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    25 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.2%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.1%
    3 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm0.1%
    2 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres2.8%
  2. Lights & electrics0.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.6%
  4. Brakes0.3%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.1%
  6. Seat belt installation check0.1%
  7. Suspension0.1%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.0%
  3. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.1%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.4%

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 ply or cords exposed. 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 2021 Lexus RX?

In 2024, 96.0% of 2021 Lexus RX cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,734 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Lexus RX?

The most common failure reasons were 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; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 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).