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Lexus NX - 2014

117.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2014 is 198.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus NX, model year 2014. Sample size: 919 cars, 1,775 tests and 2,084 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 919 cars

The 2014 Lexus NX demonstrates a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 117 defects per 100 vehicles versus 194. This model notably excels in categories such as brakes, steering, and lights, showing up to 94% fewer defects in these areas than the average. Additionally, while the defect rate increases with mileage, it remains consistently lower at all mileage intervals compared to the yearly average. There are no standout categories where the Lexus NX performs worse than average, indicating a reliable performance across various aspects.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 919 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 40.0% better
55.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 93.3% better
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 33.7% better
11.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.2 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 90.1% better
3.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 39.5 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 19.0% better
161.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 198.8 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
Body/Structure
▲ 91.0% better
1.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 95.6% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 4.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 96.8% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 359 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 435
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 354
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 308
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 207
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 159
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 98
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 55
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 52
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 33
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 26

Serious faults (Top 10)

Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 33
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Headlamp cleaning device: inoperative in the case of LED or gas discharge systems (HID)
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 7