2015 · 9 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2015 Lexus NX MOT pass rate and common faults

3,087 MOT tests in 2024. 86.6% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time86.6%
Failed or needed repairs13.4%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,087 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  2. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    50 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    45 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    28 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.9%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  3. Suspension2.7%
  4. Brakes2.4%
  5. Lights & electrics2.2%
  6. Body & chassis0.4%
  7. Wheels0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.2%

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: 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 2015 Lexus NX?

In 2024, 86.6% of 2015 Lexus NX cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,087 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Lexus NX?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Lexus NX reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).