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Lexus RX450H - 2007

298.0 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 RX450H, model year 2007. Sample size: 169 cars, 351 tests and 1,046 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 169 cars

The 2007 Lexus RX450H has an overall defect rate of 298 per 100 vehicles, which is 15% lower than the average for its year at 352 per 100. Notably, the model performs significantly better than average in several areas, including steering, body structure, and equipment, with defect rates that are approximately half those of comparable vehicles. As mileage increases, defects also rise, particularly in the 124,000+ miles category, where the RX450H shows a higher rate of issues compared to the average. Overall, this model stands out for its reliability in critical categories, making it a solid choice among similar vehicles from 2007.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 169 cars

More model years for Lexus RX450H

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Other models from Lexus

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 14.3% better
121.4 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
▲ 54.5% better
9.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 14.0% better
22.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 22.0% better
80.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.9 / 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
  • Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 1.2% worse
317.9 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 suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 53.3% better
25.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 54.8 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 57.8% better
4.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 67.7% better
14.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 43.9 / 100 tests

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: 161
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 102
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 91
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 83
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 55
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 35
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: 30
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 30
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 29
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 27

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Headlamp levelling device inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Parking brake inoperative on one side, or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 6