2018 · 6 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2018 Lexus NX MOT pass rate and common faults

4,325 MOT tests in 2024. 88.7% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time88.7%
Failed or needed repairs11.3%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,325 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    52 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    55 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    48 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  2. Tyres4.3%
  3. Lights & electrics2.1%
  4. Brakes1.5%
  5. Suspension0.8%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.2%

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 2018 Lexus NX?

In 2024, 88.7% of 2018 Lexus NX cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,325 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Lexus NX?

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

Is the 2018 Lexus NX reliable at MOT time?

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