2011 · 13 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2011 Lexus Rx450h MOT pass rate and common faults

1,647 MOT tests in 2024. 77.0% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

125Well above average
Passed first time77.0%
Failed or needed repairs23.0%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,647 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.5%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.9%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    34 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    35 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    24 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.5%
  2. Suspension10.1%
  3. Tyres5.7%
  4. Brakes4.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  6. Wheels0.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn19.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.4%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.3%

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 2011 Lexus Rx450h?

In 2024, 77.0% of 2011 Lexus Rx450h cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,647 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Lexus Rx450h?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Lexus Rx450h reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 125, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).