2015 · 9 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2015 Lexus RX MOT pass rate and common faults

1,257 MOT tests in 2024. 87.5% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

119Well above average
Passed first time87.5%
Failed or needed repairs12.5%
Typical mileage at test68,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,257 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    27 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    15 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    14 marked dangerous
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.6%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%
  8. Position lamp: not working0.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.8%
  2. Brakes2.7%
  3. Lights & electrics2.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  5. Suspension2.1%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%

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 2015 Lexus RX?

In 2024, 87.5% of 2015 Lexus RX cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,257 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

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

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Lexus RX reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 119, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).