2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Lexus UX MOT pass rate and common faults

5,255 MOT tests in 2024. 94.3% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time94.3%
Failed or needed repairs5.7%
Typical mileage at test21,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,255 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  3. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    55 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.3%
    22 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    16 marked dangerous
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.2%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    10 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.1%
  2. Lights & electrics1.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  4. Brakes0.2%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.1%
  6. Body & chassis0.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.1%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.4%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.2%

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 a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 UX?

In 2024, 94.3% of 2021 Lexus UX cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,255 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

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

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too low. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Lexus UX reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).