2020 · 4 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2020 Lexus UX MOT pass rate and common faults

3,893 MOT tests in 2024. 93.6% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time93.6%
Failed or needed repairs6.4%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,893 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  3. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    39 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    33 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    23 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.2%
    7 marked dangerous
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  3. Lights & electrics1.5%
  4. Brakes0.6%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.1%
  8. Suspension0.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.7%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.5%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.4%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.4%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Lexus UX?

In 2024, 93.6% of 2020 Lexus UX cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,893 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Lexus UX?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; headlamp aim: too low. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Lexus UX reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).