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Lexus RX - 2017

86.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2017 is 137.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus RX, model year 2017. Sample size: 2,128 cars, 4,431 tests and 3,823 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,128 cars

The 2017 Lexus RX exhibits a significantly lower overall defect rate, with 86 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 134 defects per 100 for the same year, marking a 35.5% improvement. Mileage-related trends indicate that the RX shows higher defect rates in lower mileage categories, but these rates remain competitive compared to the average. Notably, the RX excels in several categories, particularly in brakes and steering, showing a remarkable reduction in defect rates of 54.6% and 92%, respectively, compared to average figures. There are no standout categories where the RX performs worse than average, highlighting its solid reliability in comparison to similar models.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,128 cars

More model years for Lexus RX

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 55.4% better
32.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 72.5 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 92.9% better
0.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.6 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 26.2% better
10.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 73.0% better
5.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.4 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 15.7% better
120.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 143.1 / 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
▲ 72.9% better
1.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 70.4% better
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 96.7% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.0 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 318 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: 1,143
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 677
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 413
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 331
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 253
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 115
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 109
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 69
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 63
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 53

Serious faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 53
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 47
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 36
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
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: 12
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 6