2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Lexus RX300 MOT pass rate and common faults

264 MOT tests in 2024. 70.8% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

126Well above average
Passed first time70.8%
Failed or needed repairs29.2%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 264 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.3%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    13 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.8%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.0%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.3%
    9 marked dangerous
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.9%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes25.8%
  2. Lights & electrics14.8%
  3. Suspension9.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks6.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  6. Tyres3.4%
  7. Body & chassis2.7%
  8. Steering1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn23.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.7%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2006 Lexus RX300?

In 2024, 70.8% of 2006 Lexus RX300 cars passed their MOT first time, across 264 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Lexus RX300?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Lexus RX300 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 126, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).