Lexus RX - 2020
50.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2020 is 91.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus RX, model year 2020.
Sample size: 1,994 cars, 4,109 tests and 2,091 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: 1,994 cars
The 2020 Lexus RX has an overall defect rate of 51 defects per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the yearly average of 90 defects per 100 vehicles, representing a 43% improvement. The model shows a distinct advantage in several areas, particularly in brakes, steering, and visibility, where it performed much better than the average, with defects at only 12%, 0%, and 7% respectively, compared to averages of 49%, 1%, and 14%. Additionally, it has notably low defect rates in lights and electrics, body structure, and equipment. Mileage-related trends indicate slightly higher defect rates for those with between 93,000 and 124,000 miles. Overall, the Lexus RX stands out as a reliable choice in its category.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 1,994 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 77.0% better
11.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.8 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 93.3% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 52.5% better
6.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.1 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 90.2% better
1.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 16.2% better
81.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 97.5 / 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 tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 95.8% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.4 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 86.7% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 97.3% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.7 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,010
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 336
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 117
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 91
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 79
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 70
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 54
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 45
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 36
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 30
Serious faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 45
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 36
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 2