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Lexus RX - 2016

101.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2016 is 154.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus RX, model year 2016. Sample size: 2,471 cars, 5,051 tests and 5,114 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,471 cars

The 2016 Lexus RX has a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 101 defects per 100 vehicles, which is about 33% better than the average of 151 defects. This model shows an increasing trend in defects with higher mileage, particularly in the 124,000+ miles category, where it reaches 294 defects per 100 vehicles. Notably, the RX excels in several areas, such as brakes, steering, and lights & electrics, where it has substantially fewer issues than the yearly average. Overall, the Lexus RX stands out for its reliability in critical categories, making it a strong performer compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,471 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 44.8% better
43.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 78.2 / 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
▲ 96.3% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 25.3% better
11.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.0 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 84.3% better
4.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.4 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 11.0% better
141.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 159.4 / 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 tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 89.0% better
1.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 93.9% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 93.8% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.3 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 329 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: 1,294
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,160
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 569
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 457
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 447
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 149
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 121
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 100
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 74
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 58

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 51
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 44
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 42
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 32
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: 16
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Service brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 8