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Lexus RX450H - 2006

346.8 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 RX450H, model year 2006. Sample size: 133 cars, 301 tests and 1,044 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 133 cars

The 2006 Lexus RX450H has an overall defect rate of 347 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 6% lower than the average for that year at 369 defects per 100. The model shows significant improvement in categories like Steering, where it has a 100% lower defect rate compared to the average, and Visibility, where it is also better by 22%. However, it struggles with Wheels, Suspensions & Axles, reporting a defect rate of 385 compared to the average of 311. Mileage trends indicate that as distance increases, the defect rate rises, particularly for vehicles over 124,000 miles, where the Lexus performs similarly to the average.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 133 cars

More model years for Lexus RX450H

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Other models from Lexus

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 0.1% worse
154.2 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
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 23.1% better
21.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.7 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 40.8% better
65.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 111.1 / 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
▼ 22.5% worse
385.4 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
▲ 27.4% better
43.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▲ 32.2% better
8.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 64.4% better
15.9 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: 174
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 121
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 97
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 74
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 51
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 44
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 30
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: 24
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 20

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
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: 5