2022 Lexus Nx 350H — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,277 MOT tests, the 2022 Lexus Nx 350H recorded a 97.7% pass rate. That is 5.9 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.2%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.6%) and lighting & signalling (0.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 19 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 14.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.6% | 33 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 11 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.4% | 5 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 2 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.1% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 5 |
| 3 | Wipers | 4 |
| 4 | Other body component | 2 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 1 |
| 6 | Washers | 1 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 14.1% | 180 |
| 2 | Other defects | 3.3% | 42 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.2% | 28 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.5% | 7 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.2% | 3 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.1% | 1 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 976 | 1.3% |
| 30-60k | 286 | 5.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Nx 350H
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 2.6% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (2.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (0.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Lexus Nx 350Hs pass their MOT?
97.7% of the 1,277 2022 Lexus Nx 350H MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 2.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Lexus Nx 350H?
Tyres, recorded in 2.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (0.9%).
Does the 2022 Nx 350H get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 1.3% in the 0-30k band to 5.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,277 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.