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Lexus RX - 2013

146.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2013 is 221.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus RX, model year 2013. Sample size: 260 cars, 469 tests and 689 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 260 cars

The 2013 Lexus RX shows a significantly lower overall defect rate of 147 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the yearly average of 219 defects per 100, representing a 33% improvement. Notably, the model performs exceptionally well in categories such as brakes, steering, and visibility, with defect rates significantly lower than average. Specifically, it has an impressive brake defect rate of 74, compared to the average of 100, and remarkably low rates in steering and body/structure defects. However, as mileage increases, the defect rate climbs steeply, particularly in the highest mileage category of over 124,000 miles, where it reaches 320 per 100. Overall, the Lexus RX exhibits strong reliability, especially in key safety areas, making it a noteworthy choice in its class.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 260 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 25.0% better
73.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 98.4 / 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
Steering
▲ 89.9% better
1.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 50.0% better
9.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 64.3% better
17.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.1 / 100 tests
  • Lamp: multiple light source up to a half not functioning
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 14.6% better
187.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 219.6 / 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 joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
Body/Structure
▲ 93.5% better
1.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 82.7% better
0.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.2 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 89.3% better
2.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.6 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 379 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: 130
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 122
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 71
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 58
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 50
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 41
Lamp: multiple light source up to a half not functioning
MINOR
Occurrences: 15
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 13
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 12

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 3