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Lexus RX350 - 2006

293.4 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 RX350, model year 2006. Sample size: 316 cars, 725 tests and 2,127 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 316 cars

The 2006 Lexus RX350 exhibits a lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 293 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 21% better than the average of 369 defects. Notably, this model performs significantly better in categories such as brakes, steering, and visibility, with defects in these areas being much lower than the average rates. However, it does show a higher than average incidence of defects in the "Other" category. Mileage-related trends indicate that defects increase with mileage, but the RX350 remains relatively consistent across all mileage segments, particularly excelling in the 0–31,000 miles range.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 316 cars

More model years for Lexus RX350

2006 2007

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
▲ 28.2% better
110.6 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
▲ 57.4% better
8.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 63.2% better
10.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.7 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 49.6% better
56.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 111.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 13.9% better
270.9 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
  • A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
Body/Structure
▲ 24.9% better
44.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 60.2% better
4.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.8 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 80.3% worse
80.6 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: 319
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 235
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 166
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 151
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 119
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 81
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 80
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 66
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 57
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 57

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 9