2013 Lexus Rx 450H F — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2013 Lexus Rx 450H F passed 90.2% of its 2,596 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 20.1% of the time, so this is 10.3pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.7%) and lighting & signalling (3.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, position lamp and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 70 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.7% in the 0-30k band and 15.8% in the 150k+ band, a 6.1-point spread.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 10.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.7% | 97 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 89 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.0% | 77 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.7% | 69 |
| 5 | Brakes | 2.6% | 67 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 12 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 70 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 54 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 43 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 43 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 37 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 33 |
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 | 23.6% | 613 |
| 2 | Suspension | 22.9% | 594 |
| 3 | Brakes | 16.5% | 429 |
| 4 | Other defects | 7.7% | 199 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.6% | 94 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 68 |
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 | 31 | 9.7% |
| 30-60k | 493 | 7.9% |
| 60-90k | 1,007 | 9.0% |
| 90-120k | 673 | 10.3% |
| 120-150k | 265 | 12.1% |
| 150k+ | 127 | 15.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 514 | 7.8% |
| 2022 | 536 | 10.3% |
| 2023 | 512 | 9.2% |
| 2024 | 522 | 11.3% |
| 2025 | 512 | 10.3% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Rx 450H F
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.7% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.7% 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 (3.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (3.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2013 Lexus Rx 450H Fs pass their MOT?
90.2% of the 2,596 2013 Lexus Rx 450H F MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Lexus Rx 450H F?
Tyres, recorded in 3.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.4%).
Does the 2013 Rx 450H F get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.7% in the 0-30k band to 15.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,596 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.