2006 · 18 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2006 Lexus Rx400h MOT pass rate and common faults

1,431 MOT tests in 2024. 68.8% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time68.8%
Failed or needed repairs31.2%
Typical mileage at test139,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,431 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.4%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.3%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.3%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    43 marked dangerous
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.7%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.4%
  2. Brakes15.9%
  3. Suspension13.1%
  4. Body & chassis5.6%
  5. Tyres5.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  7. Number plates & VIN1.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn23.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.4%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened9.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.3%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2006 Lexus Rx400h?

In 2024, 68.8% of 2006 Lexus Rx400h cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,431 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Lexus Rx400h?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Lexus Rx400h reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).