2020 · 4 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2020 Lexus NX MOT pass rate and common faults

3,998 MOT tests in 2024. 92.5% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time92.5%
Failed or needed repairs7.5%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,998 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    42 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    34 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.3%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.3%
    14 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  3. Lights & electrics1.6%
  4. Brakes0.6%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  6. Suspension0.4%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  8. Steering0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.2%
  3. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.9%

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 2020 Lexus NX?

In 2024, 92.5% of 2020 Lexus NX cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,998 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Lexus NX reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).