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Lexus RX - 2019

64.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2019 is 108.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus RX, model year 2019. Sample size: 2,514 cars, 5,289 tests and 3,397 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,514 cars

The 2019 Lexus RX has an overall defect rate of 64 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly better than the average rate of 106 per 100 for cars of the same year, reflecting a 40% reduction in defects. Notably, the RX excels in several categories, including brakes, steering, and body structure, where it shows remarkable improvements over the average. While the defect rates increase with mileage, the RX maintains lower failures across all mileage brackets compared to the average. There were no significant issues reported in the top ten categories of defects, suggesting reliability in this model.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,514 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 67.8% better
20.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 62.4 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 96.4% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.8 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 34.8% better
9.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.8 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 79.2% better
3.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 15.1% better
95.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 112.9 / 100 tests
  • 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 pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • 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
▲ 94.3% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 94.4% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 98.0% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 289 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: 1,344
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 559
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 240
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 221
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 191
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 96
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 93
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 93
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 58
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 47

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 47
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: 28
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Service brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 6