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Lexus RX300 - 2006

290.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2006 is 371.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus RX300, model year 2006. Sample size: 289 cars, 594 tests and 1,728 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 289 cars

The 2006 Lexus RX300 has an overall defect rate of 291 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average of 369 per 100, indicating a 21% improvement. Notably, the model performs particularly well in categories such as brakes and steering, with defect rates well below the average. In terms of mileage, the defect rate tends to increase with distance travelled, especially evident in the higher mileage brackets. However, the RX300 shows a higher incidence of defects in the "Other" category compared to the average. Overall, the Lexus RX300 stands out positively in several key areas while facing challenges in specific categories.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 289 cars

More model years for Lexus RX300

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Other models from Lexus

Lexus CT Lexus ES Lexus GS Lexus GS300 Lexus GS450H Lexus IS Lexus IS200 Lexus IS220 Lexus IS250 Lexus IS300 Lexus LC Lexus LS Lexus LS400 Lexus LS430 Lexus LS600H Lexus NX Lexus NX 350H Lexus RX Lexus RX300 Lexus RX350 Lexus RX400H Lexus RX450H Lexus SC430 Lexus UX Lexus UX 300E

Categories

Brakes
▲ 20.1% better
123.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 154.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 64.9% better
7.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 35.7% better
17.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.7 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 46.6% better
59.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 111.1 / 100 tests
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 7.2% better
291.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.5 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Body/Structure
▲ 65.5% better
20.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 77.1% better
2.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.8 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 32.7% worse
59.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 44.7 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 513 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: 288
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 145
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 140
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 108
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 107
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 98
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 67
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 66
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 45
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 43

Serious faults (Top 10)

Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Parking brake inoperative on one side, or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 10