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Lexus RX350 - 2007

304.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2007 is 357.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus RX350, model year 2007. Sample size: 329 cars, 694 tests and 2,111 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 329 cars

The 2007 Lexus RX350 has an overall defect rate of 304 per 100 vehicles, which is 13.7% lower than the average for cars of the same year. In terms of mileage-related trends, the defect rate increases with mileage, peaking at 475 per 100 vehicles for those over 124,000 miles. This model excels particularly in steering, with a significantly lower defect rate compared to the average, and it also performs better in categories such as lights and electrics, body structure, and equipment. While tyre wear may be a common concern, the RX350 stands out positively in several key areas.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 329 cars

More model years for Lexus RX350

2006 2007

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 5.9% better
133.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 141.7 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 69.5% better
6.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 16.2% better
22.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 46.3% better
55.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 4.4% better
300.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.0 / 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
▲ 23.2% better
42.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 54.8 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 44.0% better
6.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 2.3% better
42.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 43.9 / 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
0 498 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: 330
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: 138
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 132
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 116
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 115
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 114
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 75
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 57
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 55

Serious faults (Top 10)

Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 26
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 11