2008 · 16 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2008 Lexus Rx450h MOT pass rate and common faults

185 MOT tests in 2024. 75.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

133Well above average
Passed first time75.7%
Failed or needed repairs24.3%
Typical mileage at test133,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 185 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.7%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    4 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.6%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle1.1%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension12.4%
  2. Lights & electrics11.9%
  3. Brakes9.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  5. Tyres3.2%
  6. Body & chassis2.7%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.5%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.5%

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: 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 2008 Lexus Rx450h?

In 2024, 75.7% of 2008 Lexus Rx450h cars passed their MOT first time, across 185 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Lexus Rx450h?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2008 Lexus Rx450h reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 133, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).