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Lexus RX450H - 2012

174.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2012 is 249.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus RX450H, model year 2012. Sample size: 1,162 cars, 2,462 tests and 4,284 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,162 cars

The 2012 Lexus RX450H demonstrates a lower overall defect rate, with 174 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 246 defects, marking a 29% improvement. The model particularly excels in categories such as brakes and steering, showing significantly fewer issues than the yearly average, with a 40% reduction in brake defects and an impressive 88% fewer steering problems. Mileage-related trends indicate increasing defects with higher mileage, particularly over 124,000 miles, where the model performs closer to the average. Overall, the RX450H stands out for its reliability in several key areas, suggesting a strong performance relative to other cars of the same year.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,162 cars

More model years for Lexus RX450H

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Other models from Lexus

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 38.5% better
63.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 103.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 88.6% better
1.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 28.1% better
13.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.2 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 53.0% better
29.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.9 / 100 tests
  • Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 6.2% better
229.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 244.4 / 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 joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
Body/Structure
▲ 74.8% better
6.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.2 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 74.2% better
1.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 6.2 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 89.4% better
2.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.6 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 402 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: 972
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 611
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 328
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 246
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 242
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 195
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 174
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 118
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 79
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 76

Serious faults (Top 10)

Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 79
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 55
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 46
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 26
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 26
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 26
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 20