2012 · 12 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2012 Lexus Rx450h MOT pass rate and common faults

1,061 MOT tests in 2024. 80.4% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

125Well above average
Passed first time80.4%
Failed or needed repairs19.6%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,061 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    22 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    22 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.3%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics10.4%
  2. Suspension5.7%
  3. Tyres5.1%
  4. Brakes3.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.6%

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 2012 Lexus Rx450h?

In 2024, 80.4% of 2012 Lexus Rx450h cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,061 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Lexus Rx450h?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 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).