2006 · 18 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2006 Lexus Rx450h MOT pass rate and common faults

125 MOT tests in 2024. 65.6% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time65.6%
Failed or needed repairs34.4%
Typical mileage at test147,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 125 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.0%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.0%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.2%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened2.4%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.4%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.6%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.6%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.6%
  2. Suspension14.4%
  3. Brakes14.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  5. Tyres4.0%
  6. Body & chassis3.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened23.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn20.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.6%

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 Rx450h?

In 2024, 65.6% of 2006 Lexus Rx450h cars passed their MOT first time, across 125 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Lexus Rx450h?

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 Rx450h reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).