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Lexus RX400H - 2005

358.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2005 is 377.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus RX400H, model year 2005. Sample size: 728 cars, 1,544 tests and 5,531 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 728 cars

The 2005 Lexus RX400H has an overall defect rate of 358 per 100 vehicles, which is slightly better than the average for its year, at 376 per 100, representing a 4.6% improvement. Notably, this model shows a strong performance in categories like brakes, steering, visibility, and lights and electrics, all with fewer defects compared to the average. However, it does struggle with wheels, suspensions, and axles, where it has a significantly higher defect rate. Mileage-related trends indicate that as mileage increases, the defect rate for this model also rises, particularly beyond 124,000 miles.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 728 cars

More model years for Lexus RX400H

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 22.6% better
122.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 158.5 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 87.9% better
2.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 29.2% better
20.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 24.7% better
82.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 110.1 / 100 tests
  • A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 27.1% worse
399.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.1 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • 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 joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
Body/Structure
▼ 9.6% worse
67.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.5 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
Equipment
▲ 75.2% better
3.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 60.8% better
18.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 520 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: 947
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 485
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 475
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 368
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 232
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 149
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 146
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
MINOR
Occurrences: 134
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 131
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 125

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 82
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 70
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 66
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 50
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 36
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has only one lamp or all lamps not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 26
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 24