2019 · 5 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2019 Lexus UX MOT pass rate and common faults

3,405 MOT tests in 2024. 93.2% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time93.2%
Failed or needed repairs6.8%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,405 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    51 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    30 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    15 marked dangerous
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.3%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.3%
    12 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.8%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  3. Lights & electrics1.4%
  4. Brakes0.7%
  5. Suspension0.1%
  6. Body & chassis0.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.0%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.8%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.6%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 UX?

In 2024, 93.2% of 2019 Lexus UX cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,405 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Lexus UX?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; 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 2019 Lexus UX 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).