2007 · 17 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2007 Lexus Rx400h MOT pass rate and common faults

2,075 MOT tests in 2024. 69.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time69.0%
Failed or needed repairs31.0%
Typical mileage at test135,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,075 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    74 marked dangerous
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.6%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.5%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.5%
  9. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.3%
  2. Brakes14.8%
  3. Suspension12.1%
  4. Tyres6.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  6. Body & chassis3.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn23.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.4%

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 2007 Lexus Rx400h?

In 2024, 69.0% of 2007 Lexus Rx400h cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,075 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Lexus Rx400h?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Lexus Rx400h reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 121, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).