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Lexus RX - 2015

121.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2015 is 174.5 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus RX, model year 2015. Sample size: 1,371 cars, 2,848 tests and 3,462 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,371 cars

The 2015 Lexus RX shows a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 122 defects per 100 vehicles versus 170. This model performs particularly well in categories such as brakes and steering, where it has 35% and 89% fewer defects, respectively. Mileage trends indicate that defect rates increase with higher mileage, yet the RX remains consistent, especially in the 0–31,000 miles and 31,000–62,000 miles segments. Notably, it excels in visibility and lights & electrics, showcasing minimal issues in these areas compared to the average.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,371 cars

More model years for Lexus RX

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 35.4% better
54.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 84.7 / 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
▲ 88.9% better
1.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 27.3% better
11.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.1 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 67.1% better
10.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.0 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 9.1% better
162.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 178.3 / 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 tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 84.6% better
1.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.7 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 80.0% better
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 4.0 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 95.5% better
0.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.2 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 342 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)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 785
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 654
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 364
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 296
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 273
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 94
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 78
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 67
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 48
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 46

Serious faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 46
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 34
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 32
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
FAIL
Occurrences: 6