Lexus RX - 2014
133.7 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 RX, model year 2014.
Sample size: 1,774 cars, 3,682 tests and 4,924 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 1,774 cars
The 2014 Lexus RX has an overall defect rate of 134 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the yearly average of 194 per 100, making it 31% better than typical models of the same year. Notably, while tyre wear is not highlighted as a major issue, the RX excels particularly in categories such as brakes, steering, and body structure, with defect rates well below the average. For instance, brake faults occur in only 61% of cases compared to 93% on average. Mileage trends indicate that as the vehicle ages, the defect rate increases, particularly in the highest mileage bracket, though it still performs better than the average across all segments. Overall, the Lexus RX stands out for its reliability and lower incidence of defects in crucial areas.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 1,774 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 34.3% better
61.0 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
Steering
▲ 92.4% better
0.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 27.3% better
12.5 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
▲ 66.1% better
13.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 39.5 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 12.0% better
174.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 198.8 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- 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 joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 85.3% better
2.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 91.1% better
0.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 4.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 87.3% better
2.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.7 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,107
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 864
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 463
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 411
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 332
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 112
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 107
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 106
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 97
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 88
Serious faults (Top 10)
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 71
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 63
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 44
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 44
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 42
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 32
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 19