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Lexus RX400H - 2006

320.4 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 RX400H, model year 2006. Sample size: 1,519 cars, 3,275 tests and 10,494 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,519 cars

The 2006 Lexus RX400H has an overall defect rate of 320 per 100 vehicles, which is 13% lower than the average for its year. It shows a positive trend with increasing mileage, displaying significantly fewer issues in categories like brakes, steering, and visibility compared to the yearly average. Notably, the model excels with a 30% lower defect rate in brakes and a remarkable 74% reduction in steering defects. While tyre wear is common across many vehicles, this model stands out for its reliability in critical areas.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,519 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 29.5% better
108.6 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
▲ 74.8% better
5.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 32.5% better
18.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.7 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 30.4% better
77.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 111.1 / 100 tests
  • Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 14.7% worse
360.6 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 suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Body/Structure
▲ 8.1% better
54.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 66.1% better
4.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 73.8% better
11.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 44.7 / 100 tests

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: 1,893
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,086
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 820
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 700
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 376
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 361
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 292
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 275
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 267
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 261

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 136
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 114
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 113
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 106
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 81
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 64
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 55
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 50
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 49
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 45