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Lexus NX - 2020

66.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2020 is 91.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus NX, model year 2020. Sample size: 4,537 cars, 9,233 tests and 6,168 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 4,537 cars

The 2020 Lexus NX has an overall defect rate of 67 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the yearly average of 90 per 100, indicating a 26% improvement. Notably, the model excels in several categories, particularly in brakes, where it shows a 62% lower defect rate compared to the average, and in body structure, where it is 91% better. Additionally, the NX performs well in steering and visibility, with defect rates far below the average. Mileage data shows consistent defect rates across different mileage brackets, suggesting that this model maintains its reliability as it ages.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 4,537 cars

More model years for Lexus NX

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Other models from Lexus

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 64.0% better
18.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 93.3% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 24.1% better
10.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.1 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 66.1% better
3.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 1.8% worse
99.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 97.5 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 91.7% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.4 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 46.7% better
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 91.9% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 367 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: 2,234
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,423
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 344
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 335
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 247
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 201
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 171
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 138
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 135
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
PRS
Occurrences: 133

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 107
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 85
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 81
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 64
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 33
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Seat belt retractor not functioning as intended
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Service brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 8