2013 · 11 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2013 Lexus RX MOT pass rate and common faults

1,754 MOT tests in 2024. 85.5% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

128Well above average
Passed first time85.5%
Failed or needed repairs14.5%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,754 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    35 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working1.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    28 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    21 marked dangerous
  8. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics4.3%
  2. Brakes4.3%
  3. Suspension3.9%
  4. Tyres3.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  6. Wheels0.3%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%

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 2013 Lexus RX?

In 2024, 85.5% of 2013 Lexus RX cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,754 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Lexus RX?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Lexus RX reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 128, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).