Lexus RX450H - 2010
216.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2010 is 296.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus RX450H, model year 2010.
Sample size: 2,593 cars, 5,579 tests and 12,080 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 2,593 cars
The 2010 Lexus RX450H has an overall defect rate of 217 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 26% lower than the average for its year, indicating a better-than-average reliability. Notably, it performs exceptionally well in categories such as brakes and steering, showing defect rates significantly below the average, with 69 defects per 100 for brakes compared to 118 for the average vehicle. The model also excels in visibility, lights and electrics, and body structure, all showing lower defect rates than their counterparts. Mileage trends reveal that as the vehicle ages, defect rates increase, particularly in the higher mileage brackets. Overall, the RX450H stands out for its reliability in critical areas and demonstrates a favourable performance relative to its peers.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 2,593 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 39.7% better
69.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 114.9 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 82.8% better
2.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 29.9% better
15.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 50.9% better
38.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 77.6 / 100 tests
- Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
- Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 0.4% worse
286.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 285.3 / 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
▲ 59.5% better
14.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 36.3 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 72.8% better
2.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 88.9% better
3.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 32.3 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,368
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,801
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 621
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 585
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 570
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 562
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 540
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 517
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
PRS
Occurrences: 214
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 201
Serious faults (Top 10)
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 201
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 181
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 138
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 133
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 126
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 86
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 79
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 69
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 52
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 49