Lexus RX450H - 2011
211.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2011 is 274.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus RX450H, model year 2011.
Sample size: 1,793 cars, 3,772 tests and 7,971 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: 1,793 cars
The 2011 Lexus RX450H has an overall defect rate of 211 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the yearly average of 271 per 100, indicating it performs better than most cars from the same year by about 22%. Notably, the model shows a marked improvement in areas such as brakes, steering, and visibility, with defects in these categories being considerably less common compared to average rates. While the data reveals a rising trend in defects as mileage increases, with the highest rates above 124,000 miles, the RX450H still maintains a lower overall defect frequency throughout its mileage segments. This model stands out positively in several categories, suggesting robust reliability and performance.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 1,793 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 35.0% better
71.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 109.9 / 100 tests
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 86.7% better
2.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.8 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 32.1% better
14.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 21.2 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 44.3% better
38.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.9 / 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
▼ 4.5% worse
278.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 266.4 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- 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 component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 58.5% better
13.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.3 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 77.0% better
1.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.4 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 88.5% better
3.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.8 / 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: 1,662
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,196
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 451
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 408
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 396
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 395
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 383
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 265
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 159
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
PRS
Occurrences: 142
Serious faults (Top 10)
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 159
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 108
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 80
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 69
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 67
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 63
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 63
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 57
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
FAIL
Occurrences: 34
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 33