2018 · 6 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2018 Lexus RX MOT pass rate and common faults

1,717 MOT tests in 2024. 94.2% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time94.2%
Failed or needed repairs5.8%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,717 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    28 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    11 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.2%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.2%
    4 marked dangerous
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.1%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.1%
    3 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  3. Lights & electrics0.8%
  4. Suspension0.5%
  5. Brakes0.4%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.1%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.0%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 RX?

In 2024, 94.2% of 2018 Lexus RX cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,717 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

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

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

Is the 2018 Lexus RX reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).