LEXUS RX450H MOT Pass Rate
82.4% of 3,004 LEXUS RX450H MOT tests pass.
The RX450H passes 82.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all LEXUS models (87.8%).
The LEXUS RX450H has a pass rate of 82.4%, a little higher than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 83.7% at 10–15 years to 77.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (14) | 14 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (17) | 17 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 83.7% | 2,337 | 113,503 miles |
| 15+ years | 77.2% | 636 | 135,655 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LEXUS RX450H
The most common reason the LEXUS RX450H fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 51.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 51.0% | not working |
| Suspension | 42.6% | ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 21.6% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 17.3% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 12.2% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.8% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Road Wheels | 2.7% | fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.8% | incorrect |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.0% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 0.7% | ball joint has excessive play |